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Affordability gap SLO County battles an expensive housing market as it searches for ways to build cheaper homes [10] BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

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November 16 - November 23, 2017 VOLUME 32, NUMBER 17

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This week cover Affordable housing is lacking.......... 10

news A Hill Fire victim fights the county ....8 SLO County ag land gets developed ................................9

opinion Being a lefty is a-OK ...................... 14 Development is ruining our town ... 14

arts GALLERY: Immigrant dreams of America ......................................30 STAGE: SLOQueerdos aims to share ..........................................33

good housing situation is hard to come by, at least if you’re looking in SLO County. Why is it so hard to rent or (gasp) buy a home on the Central Coast? And what’s being done to alleviate the much-discussed local housing crisis? In this week’s cover story, Editor Camillia Lanham LACK OF tackles these questions and more by talking HOMES SLO County needs to community leaders, developers, and others to build a lot about the future of where we all live [10]. of “affordable” housing units to This week, you can also read about a catch up with the need. Santa Margarita fire victim being pushed out of a vacant lot in Cambria by SLO County [8] ; keeping the delicate balance between urban development and farmland [9] ; artists at Studios grappling with why people come to America [30] ; SLOQueerdos creating shared spaces [33] ; and how you can eat your way through the best cheeses in the world [44] .

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Supervisor Hill says critic has ‘bad crush’ in online comments

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LO County 3rd District Supervisor Adam Hill is once again drawing criticism over his online comments and emails, with a longtime critic claiming Hill attempted to smear him by using homophobic language. Keith Gurnee, a SLO County resident who’s written several opinion pieces critical of Hill, said Hill mocked and tried to discredit him by implying he had a gay crush on him in comments on Facebook, Twitter, and email. The acrimonious back-and-forth began after Gurnee wrote multiple op-eds about Hill in early November, including one published in The Tribune titled, “Supervisors Bruce Gibson and Adam Hill are a disingenuous duo in need of baby pacifiers.” Hill responded to the article in a Facebook comment, characterizing the multiple opinion articles Gurnee had written over the years as “Valentines” and “dozens of obsessive ‘I want you’s.’” “[Gurnee] has a bad crush on me and no matter how many times I tell him he’s not my type and that he should maybe try Grindr,” Hill wrote, referencing a popular gay dating app. After reading the comment, Gurnee, who is heterosexual and married, fired back at Hill via email Nov. 9, calling Hill’s language “disgusting” and “delusional.” “I do not take your comments as bashing me, they’re bashing gays and that’s a shame,” wrote Gurnee, who does not live in Hill’s district. “How can you stoop so low as an elected public official to throw such offal?” In his response, which was sent from his SLO County email address, Hill referred to Gurnee as a “little minx” and suggested Gurnee “look for love in the right places.” “I tried to let you down easy but you crave something that I won’t and can’t give you,” Hill wrote. Following the exchange, Gurnee sent a letter

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to the county Board of Supervisors condemning the remarks, calling for Hill’s resignation, and questioning the supervisor’s bona fides as a liberal supporter of SLO’s LGBTQ community. “Calling me a homosexual in an effort to stigmatize and demean me should be viewed as a direct slam to those in the gay community,” Gurnee wrote. The letter did not come up for discussion or action during the board’s Nov. 14 meeting. New Times reached out the Gay and Lesbian Alliance of SLO (GALA) for comment on Hill’s remarks, but the WORDS WORDS WORDS SLO Supervisor Adam Hill took to social organization did media to claim that a longtime critic of his has a same-sex “crush” on him. not respond. Speaking to New attacks, Hill said, have been taking a toll on his Times, Hill called Gurnee’s said that his family, particularly his wife and stepdaughters. comments represented gay bashing were “I’m struggling to try and make things as safe “ridiculous,” and indicated that he supported as possible for them, but there’s no end to the LGBTQ rights and causes for many years both madness,” he said. “No end to the spite.” before and after being elected supervisor. He In responding to that spite, Hill said that he characterized the comments as attempts to could be “pugnacious,” and said that fact that he show that Gurnee was “a joke.” fights back isn’t a “shock” to anyone who knows “This guy’s a joke,” Hill said. “I’m just going to him. Still, Hill appeared to have some regrets joke with him.” about his exchange with Gurnee. Hill tied Gurnee to a group of vocal critics “I regret that I reacted at all to any that he says have been personally attacking him of these people,” Hill said. “Especially a and his family for years. Gurnee’s op-eds often blowhard like him.” ∆ appear on CalCoastNews, a local blog that has written critically about Hill and his wife. Those —Chris McGuinness

Cayucos heats up over school district options

A Cayucos Elementary School District board member is under scrutiny for using his personal email to urge the community to oppose possible changes to the district. At the Nov. 8 district board meeting, a few public commenters questioned district board member Ron Wilson’s use of his personal email and the message enclosed, which pushed community members to oppose one of the K-8 district’s potential paths to a high school. “Mr. Wilson, what is your agenda? Why are you so forcefully wanting this high school option? It doesn’t seem to be what the community wants,” Bliss Quimby said at the meeting. The district currently sends its students to Coast Union High School in Cambria, which is part of Coast Unified School District, and many of its students apply for inter-district transfers to be able to attend Morro Bay High School, which is in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Cayucos is currently looking to change that process. The options include unifying the district into a K-12 district; changing Cayucos from a component district of Coast Unified

School District to a component district of San Luis Coastal; or pursuing a memorandum of understanding between Cayucos, Coast Unified, and San Luis Coastal that would allow students to attend high schools in either district. That second option, switching the district that Cayucos Elementary feeds into, would require a change in educational code. To do that, a written amendment to the current legislation would have to be adopted. In Wilson’s email, he urges the community to oppose adoption of the legislation because he said it would result in a tax increase. “Cayucos school legal counsel, Ochoa and Moore, has concluded that if this legislation were to be adopted, the territory of Cayucos would assume liability for the San Luis Coastal bonded indebtedness of $33.22 per $100,000 of assessed valuation,” Wilson said in his email. New Times reached out to the law firm, but it did not respond before press time. Cayucos community member Karry MacDonald has written a proposed amendment for the code that could allow the district to remain independent or a component district of San Luis Coastal. The proposal requests that NEWS continued page 6

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students be able to attend Morro Bay High without having to file for an interdistrict transfer. “The legislation itself [wouldn’t] do anything other than allow the option to be available,” MacDonald said. But before any actual changes could take place, a petition to change the legislation would need to get signed and supported, and public hearings, studies, and meetings would have to take place to inform the community. MacDonald sent the request to change the education code to state Sen. Bill Monning (D-Carmel). The Cayucos Elementary School District also sent a letter to the senator to ask for his support on the legislation. Cayucos Elementary School District board member Kerry Friend said she wants to be respectful of her board members and make it apparent that she is speaking as an individual not on behalf of the board. “I’m not saying property taxes won’t rise, they might, but it’s too premature to say that,” Friend said. New Times reached out to Wilson, but he declined to comment. —Karen Garcia

Man pleads not guilty to threatening Women’s March

As the Women’s March SLO prepares to mark its one-year anniversary, the man who allegedly threatened some members of the organization in August is fighting the criminal charges against him in SLO County Superior Court. Daniel Joshua Phares, 54, pleaded not guilty Nov. 9 to a misdemeanor charge of making a criminal threat to three women associated with the with the Women’s March SLO organization. SLO police arrested Phares in August after investigating a threatening comment that was left on the Women’s March SLO Facebook post about the organization’s Aug. 16 Outshine the Darkness event, an-anti-racism rally held in the aftermath of violent clashes between white supremacists and counterprotesters in Charlottesville, Virginia. SLO Police Department officials declined to release screenshots of the comment, but said it was a “specific death threat.” Following Phares’ arrest, New Times and other media outlets revealed a multiple Facebook posts from an account bearing Phares’ name, which included calls for police to harass “mixed race and mixed attractiveness couples” and called the destruction of mosques a “moral imperative” for Western society. The posts date as far back as 2013, and at least one of them appears to be aimed at a prominent African-American activist. “WE NEED MORE TRIGGER HAPPY COPS,” a 2014 post, directed at AfricanAmerican civil rights activist and cable news host Al Sharpton, stated. Phares’ case is scheduled for a hearing on Dec. 14. At a hearing in August, a SLO County judge prohibited Phares from having any contact with the three women named in the criminal complaint against him, or the Women’s March SLO Facebook page. If convicted, Phares could face up to one year in county jail or serve time in state prison. While Phares’ case moves through the court system, the organization he allegedly

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threatened is preparing to mark its first anniversary with another rally. The group announced that it was organizing a “hear our vote—voices of resistance” event Jan. 20 at Mission Plaza to celebrate last year’s march and encourage participation in the upcoming 2018 elections. The rally will coincide with others across the state and nation, organizers said. —Chris McGuinness

Quiky Car Wash in hot water with SLO and neighbors

A popular San Luis Obispo car wash faces fines and neighborhood ire for alleged violations of city ordinances and permit conditions. Quiky Car Wash on Broad Street was hit with fines totaling $900 in September and October in the wake of a July city inspection that found the car wash was exceeding maximum allowed noise levels and had upward-facing light fixtures in violation of the “night sky” ordinance. Compliance with those ordinances are conditions of Quiky’s use permit, which was granted in 2010. City officials also discovered unpermitted construction during the inspection. Quiky owner Hamish Marshall told New Times that the excessive noise is related to a new dryer system that was installed after the old dryer broke. The new system was put in without a permit and proper silencing equipment, according to the city. “It wasn’t a huge deal,” Marshall said. “The dryers we replaced the previous dryers with just don’t meet the noise levels for our use permits. We reordered the ones we originally put in.” The violations are a bigger deal to Jermaine Washington, a SLO resident who shares a property line with Quiky, and the president of the Broad and Rockview Court Place Homeowners’ Association. Washington said the car wash has been a disruptive presence to the neighborhood over the years. At a SLO City Council meeting on Nov. 7, Washington alleged to council members that there have been “repeated violations” since 2010—ranging from noise, to its hours of operations, to the light fixtures—and “no action of good faith” by Quiky to address them. He called on the city to step up its enforcement actions. “Every day that we wake up and they turn those blowers on, it’s kind of a slap in the face,” Washington told New Times. “They’re still making money, their business is still existing as if nothing’s happening, and yet we suffer.” SLO officials confirmed three previous code cases at Quiky. Two were based on noise complaints that were eventually cleared, and one was for unpermitted construction. Quiky could get hit with another citation if building permits for the new dryers aren’t submitted to the city by Nov. 22. Marshall is also a co-owner of SLO Brew. In October 2016, the city issued a stop-work order on SLO Brew’s The Rock brewery for alleged unpermitted construction. —Peter Johnson

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Investigation into SLOPD sergeant’s sexual assault comments ongoing

More than a month after one of its sergeants made controversial comments about sexual assault to a New Times reporter, the San Luis Obispo Police Department is still reviewing the incident for possible disciplinary action. SLOPD Capt. Chris Staley confirmed that the department had not concluded a review of Sgt. Chad Pfarr, who drew criticism after stating in a Oct. 12 New Times article about sexual assault at Cal Poly that some rape allegations were “conjured up” by students who blacked out after consuming too much alcohol. “We are still looking into this matter,” Staley wrote in a Nov. 13 email response to questions from New Times. The department previously indicated that it had a recording of Pfarr’s conversation with New Times, and would review all the evidence before making a decision. If the statements Pfarr made were inconsistent with policy, the department said, it would require “appropriate training and/or corrective action.” In October, Staley told New Times that the process could take “a couple of weeks” but did not give a specific timeline. Even when the review is completed, it is unlikely that the public will know what, if any, action the department may take in regards to Pfarr. “Since this is a personnel matter, we will not be able to share any actions that could be taken when this concludes,” Staley wrote. California’s public records law exempts personnel records from public disclosure, according to SLO City Attorney Christine Dietrick. In addition, California law also specifically exempts peace officers’ personnel and disciplinary records, and any information obtained from them, from public disclosure. “We cannot disclose confidential information from the personnel file or any documents from the file itself,” Dietrick wrote in an email response to questions from New Times. Those records, however, could be obtained via a court order. While the department continues its review, it remains unclear whether Pfarr still has any role in current sexual assault investigations. In October, the department declined to say if Pfarr was still working as an investigative sergeant, stating the information was privileged. As of Nov. 13, the SLOPD’s website still listed Pfarr as an investigations sergeant on its police management contacts page. According to FBI crime statistics, the SLO Police Department handled the bulk

of the county’s rape cases in 2016. The department reported a total of 39 rapes last year, roughly 38 percent of the 102 total rapes in SLO County that year, according to the latest data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. —Chris McGuinness

Valley fever on the rise in SLO, state Cases of valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) in San Luis Obispo County are up 36 percent this year compared to last—and up six-fold since 2015—according to the California Department of Public Health. The SLO County Public Health Department reported 206 cases of valley fever so far in 2017, and 53 suspected cases are still under investigation. Five people in the county have died from the disease this year. The spike locally mirrors a 34 percent increase in cases statewide. SLO is among the top five counties in California for cases of the fungal disease this year, trailing only Kern (1,855), Los Angeles (681), Tulare (347), and Kings (250). Ann McDowell, an epidemiologist with SLO County Public Health, told New Times that SLO’s extensive dry, open lands contribute to the higher presence of the disease. The statewide increase is believed to be linked to the heavy rains last winter. “What we had was a lot of moisture in the soil, which causes the fungus to proliferate,” McDowell said. “There’s a lot more of the fungus in the soil.” September and October are the peak months for valley fever, McDowell said. People contract the disease by breathing it in after the fungus gets airborne. It’s not contagious. In 60 percent of valley fever cases, the infected person is able to process it without symptoms or medicine, McDowell said. But other cases cause flu-like symptoms and a cough that can sometimes last months. “One of the hallmarks of this disease is you cough for a very long time,” she said. Because it can feel like a viral or bacterial infection, valley fever sometimes goes undiagnosed. Early tests for valley fever can come back negative, so McDowell said it’s important to get a second test if the symptoms linger. In severe cases, valley fever can migrate to the brain and cause death. Δ —Peter Johnson

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‘Just trying to survive’ Santa Margarita fire victim faces a lawsuit, homelessness for living on his vacant Cambria lot

illiam Carlyle sat comfortably, his cane to his side and his dog resting under a cafe table, while he sipped a cup of coffee at Mojo’s Village Bean in Cambria on a chilly morning in November. Carlyle, 76, put the coffee down, carefully opened a briefcase in his lap, and pulled out a photo album. Front and center on the cover page was a rectangular space for a title photo. It was left empty. “I put a blank,” Carlyle said with pain in his voice, “because I don’t want to think about it.” Flipping through the contents explained why. Scattered across the pages were dozens of photos of his charred home and belongings, from vehicles to furniture, with the hazy, soot-speckled backdrop of rural Santa Margarita. Carlyle was one of four landowners whose residences were destroyed by the Hill Fire on June 26, 2017. Starting on Parkhill Road, 2 miles north of Santa Margarita, the Hill Fire ripped through Carlyle’s 240-acre property—and 1,600 acres in total. “Everything got fried,” the 40-year SLO County resident said. “It looks like a junkyard now. … Mentally, I have trouble stepping on that 240 acres.” Carlyle, who’s physically handicapped, remembers just barely escaping the flames that day. “I saw the fire on the ridge, grabbed the dog, and jumped in my truck,” he said. “If it had been five minutes later, I wouldn’t be talking to you.” In the immediate aftermath, Carlyle spent a month with some folks in Paso Robles who “took pity” on him, he said. But that came to an end, and now, nearly five months after losing his home, Carlyle is getting pushed to the brink of homelessness and, possibly, into court. Following the stint in Paso, Carlyle brought his truck, trailer, dog, and remaining belongings to two undeveloped residential lots on Marjorie Place in Cambria that he purchased decades ago (“I saw an ad in the paper and had some extra coins,” he said). Carlyle set up his trailer on one of them, and he’s lived in it

since late July, lugging in water and other resources when needed. “Right now, I’m just trying to survive,” Carlyle said. But Carlyle’s presence has raised red flags in the Cambria neighborhood. Four neighbors have called in to SLO County to complain about him, according to county Senior Code Enforcement Officer Marie Cullinane. Carlyle expressed sympathy for the neighbors’ concerns and some disgust at himself for the situation, but he doesn’t feel like he has much of a choice. His properties are impossible to legally live on or develop due to Cambria’s water shortage and building moratorium. While he said he’s trying to sell the lots and his 240 acres in Santa Margarita, he doesn’t think they have much value or demand on the market. “The neighbors do not like me because I got this stupid camper that looks like a piece of junk on the edge of the road,” Carlyle said. “And I don’t blame them. I feel the same way. … But I got no choice.” Communication between Carlyle and the county has not yielded a solution. According to Cullinane, she arranged for Carlyle to move to an RV park in Cambria, but he declined it. “I have been working with Mr. Carlyle for several months in an attempt to resolve the situation,” Cullinane wrote to New Times in an email. “Mr. Carlyle has indicated that he does not intend to move from that location.” In October, the county issued a Notice of Violation to Carlyle for violating ordinances that prohibit living in an RV in a residential zone and storing materials on undeveloped land. Officials also cited health and safety concerns related to human waste disposal and fire hazards. Carlyle faces fines of up to $500 per day and/or a public nuisance lawsuit if he doesn’t vacate the land by Nov. 17, according to the Notice of Violation. Carlyle said he feels he should have some property rights and has contacted the Board of Supervisors for help. “The word flexibility, the county doesn’t know what that word means,”

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HOME William Carlyle, 76, stands in front of a trailer on his vacant lot in Cambria. He lost his home in the Santa Margarita Hill Fire last June, and he now faces penalties from SLO County for code violations.

Carlyle said. “I agree that the county has to control things. But to have no flexibility when something like this happens … they are absolutely tunnel vision: ‘Just get out.’” According to SLO County 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson, the county does not offer residents who are victims of fires direct financial or property relief, unless a fire reaches a level where the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers assistance, which the Hill Fire did not. “It is a difficult situation,” Supervisor Gibson told New Times. “It’s just the reality of our ordinances that you can’t set up camp on a vacant property in the middle of a residential neighborhood.”

Carlyle is ready to argue his case in court or before the Board of Supervisors, if necessary. “If it goes that way, it goes that way,” he said. Despite the predicament, Carlyle considers himself lucky to be alive. He fought back tears while talking about the suffering of those who died in the Northern California fires in October. He feels he can make a new life for himself on his own. “I’m not looking for a handout or overt assistance,” Carlyle said. “I’m asking to be left alone.” ∆ Staff Writer Peter Johnson can be reached at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

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Land’s end? As urban development in SLO County grows, important local farmland is shrinking

o the naked eye, there appears to be no shortage of farmland in SLO County. From the fields in Nipomo and Oceano that sport neat, green rows of strawberries to the verdant hills packed with trellises of wine grapes in Paso Robles, the county’s agricultural heritage remains on full display. But some of the farmlands that function as both an aesthetic and economic boon for the county have been shrinking by thousands of acres over the last 30 years, while urban development has been steadily climbing. According to data from the Californian Department of Conservation, the amount of farmland designated “locally important” in SLO County shrank by 28,040 acres between 1984 and 2014, while built-up urban land in SLO County grew by 15,206 acres during the same time period. The department classifies agricultural land into multiple categories based on a number of criteria, including soil composition, irrigation, and other landuse factors. Examples include prime

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another 1,504 acres were converted to farmland of statewide importance. Many of those conversions were due to the formerly dry land being irrigated, something the department chalked up to northern SLO County’s emergence as a major player in the wine production industry. “Conversion to irrigated farmland is primarily due to the addition of vineyards in the region surrounding Paso Robles,” the department’s report on its biennial Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program noted. In addition, another 8,627 acres of locally important farmland was converted to grazing land during the same two-year period. Not all of the locally important farmland was converted to grow other crops. Between 2012 and 2014, 3,600 acres were converted to “built-up urban” land, which the department defines as any land with a building density of at least 1 unit to every 1.5 acres, and has structures for residential, industrial, commercial, and other uses. While both prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance gained acreage between 2012 and 2014, the massive loss of locally important acreage was a major contributor to a 10,710-acre loss for important farmland generally in the county for the same period of time. The county’s land-use ordinances do include protections for farmland considered for possible conversion. SLO

County Agricultural Commissioner Martin Settevendemie said his office reviews applications to the county’s planning department and can make comments and recommendations on farmland-related projects. “When we do get a project, we identify what type of land it’s on,” Settevendemie told New Times. “We weigh our recommendation against our county’s ordinances and policies.” Despite the shrinking acreage of some farmland, SLO County’s agricultural sector remains fairly robust, according to the county’s 2017 economic forecast report. The report, prepared by the Beacon Economics research firm, stated that the total value of SLO County’s combined agricultural products was $914.7 million, a 10.5 percent increase from the previous year. “This put the total value of commodities just shy of its recordbreaking 2013 peak of $921 million,” the report stated. “Making it the second best year for total values.” Once again, the county’s wine industry was cited as one of the reasons for such a banner year. SLO County’s wine grape values set a record in 2016 at $242.9 million, a more than 66 percent increase from the previous year, according to the report. ∆ Staff Writer Chris McGuinness can be reached at cmcguinness@newtimesslo.com.

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INCLUSIONARY UNITS Affordable housing units like these on Lavender Lane and Humbert Avenue were built by leveraging inclusionary housing funds from both San Luis Obispo county and city to pull in outside money.

then, and his rent goes up every year. The employee moved out of his last place because the rent increased so much, he just decided it wasn’t worth it to stay. That constant flux creates instability, which can affect productivity and increase stress. “It kind of grinds it to a halt, because we’re a small business. When you’re a small business, everyone lifts a huge weight,” he said. “We have departments that are single individuals; everyone operates on their own.” Ferguson said, the recently approved housing projects—720-home Avila Ranch and 580-home San Luis Ranch developments—in the city of SLO could help the predicament. At least it’s a start. “I think we really need to be conscious about increasing the quantity of units that are built per year, because what we are really suffering from is a lack of inventory and that keeps driving prices up year over year,” he said.

Affordability problem

According to the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, while the county has produced 151 percent of the homes it needed for people with above moderate income, it has otherwise only developed 24 percent of the projected regional housing needed over the past four years. Moderate income is considered to be about $99,850 for a four-person household, according to the state Department of Housing and Community Development. That moderate income can afford to purchase a three-bedroom house for $363,475, according to the state. The median home price in SLO County is nearly $200,000 higher than that. Bruce Gibson, 2nd District supervisor, said that simply increasing the supply of housing units available isn’t going to fix the problem. He’s a proponent of building things like deed-restricted housing (which caps the price BY CAMILLIA LANHAM • PHOTOS BY JAYSON MELLOM of a home at below market rate), creating a revolving fund that area nonprofits can and unless that person comes in with dual incomes, it’s he lifeblood of fiscal opportunity flows through utilize to build those units, and upping the ante on the the only major artery in San Luis Obispo County kind of hard for he or she to be able to move to this area,” county’s inclusionary housing ordinance—something the twice a day. Cars clog Highway 101 like clockwork Ferguson said. “We’ve had a few people leave the area board majority is advocating to get rid of. starting around 4:30 p.m. each weeknight, when that are what I would consider high-skilled labor; they “I fully understand that we are not going to be able headlights drive north and south, away from the were equipment operators and welders.” to build enough deed-restricted housing to take care county’s core and into its outer reaches. Synergy’s marketing person was one of those people of this, but the question is are we actually going to do San Luis Obispo is the beating heart of the county’s who left due to the area’s housing issues. He and his wife anything at all rather than just talk about this?” Gibson economic engine: 19,000 to 25,000 workers pump the had a baby, and long-term they couldn’t see the economic said. “None of the other policy proposals coming forward city to life every morning and flood back to their homes feasibility of staying in the area. So they went elsewhere. actually put affordable housing on the ground. … No each night. But the retail side of things is just one side of the one has told me what it takes to move the needle on the Those homes are often a 30-mile or more commute housing market that can make life difficult for Synergy market, and no one has shown me that a market rate away in areas like Santa Maria, Paso Robles, and San employees. It’s the rental market as well—both prices house is going to be affordable.” Miguel—areas that are considered to be “affordable” and availability. The county’s inclusionary housing ordinance was places to live, where you can purchase a home for the And every time one of their employees gets into a adopted in 2008. It basically requires developers to median price of between $330,000 and $450,000 rather housing dilemma, it affects work. Ferguson said their IT produce a percentage of affordable housing with any than $550,000. guy lived in the same house for six years before getting projects they build. If developers don’t want to build However, those places are outliers in a regional market kicked out because the owners wanted to move a relative those affordable units, they can instead pay a fee per where the median price of a home holds steady with the into the place. He’s lived in four different spots since square foot into the county’s inclusionary housing rest of California while its median household income is about $20,000 less than the state’s average. In fact, SLO County is considered to have the 10th least affordable HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS The Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo built 860 on the Wye project, a 20-unit apartment to house housing market in the country and the fourth least low-income homeless veterans, earlier this year. affordable small market, according to the 2050 regional growth forecast released by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments and Beacon Economics in June 2017. Only 21 percent of family households could afford a median-priced home in the last quarter of 2016. That crunch is something area businesses such as Synergy Manufacturing feel acutely, both in recruiting efforts and for already existing employees. The company designs after-market automotive products specializing in off-roading vehicles, with clients across the nation and in places like Europe and the Middle East. Ian Ferguson, Synergy’s general manager, said the company pays most of its management and upper management positions at above median income levels (that would be about $45,000 or higher, according to the numbers proffered at the Central Coast Economic Forecast on Nov. 3), but SLO County’s housing market can be a deal breaker. “It’s difficult from a recruitment standpoint. We’re currently right now trying to find a marketing/media person and there’s kind of a going rate for that position

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fund. Those dollars are then allocated to nonprofits like People’s Self-Help Housing, which can leverage it to build affordable units. “The basic idea is that if you’re going to build 100 homes, 20 percent of those should be made affordable by deed-restricting them,” Gibson explained. Inclusionary housing opponents argue that the county’s ordinance hasn’t done what it was designed to do and just makes building homes that much more expensive—a cost that gets passed along to homebuyers. “One reason it hasn’t raised much is we haven’t implemented it as fully as we should,” Gibson said, adding that it was designed to be ramped up over time and hasn’t made it past year two out of five. The county only recently opted to move up to the second tier for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Since 2009, the county has collected $1.14 million in inclusionary fees and assisted with building 377 units of housing, according to Ted Bench, the county’s senior planner in Housing and Economic Development. “The inclusionary housing ordinance is one tool that helps produce affordable housing units for low-income households, and it has worked,” Bench wrote in an email. He said that the original intent of the ordinance was to mix affordable units into new developments, but the recession came and the five-year phase-in process didn’t make it to its full potential, therefore inclusionary housing requirements were kept low. The year-two requirement for residential projects is to set aside 6 percent of units as affordable or pay $1.50 a square foot. If it ever becomes fully phased in, the ordinance would require 15 percent of units get set aside or an in-lieu payment of $3.75 per square foot. “Nearly all projects have elected to pay the in-lieu fee rather than construct units onsite,” according to a recently completed draft of a nexus study (required every five years) on the county’s inclusionary housing ordinance. “[The] nexus study says the housing market is producing units that are affordable [for] moderate and workforce buyers in certain areas of the county. But it is not producing housing that is affordable to low- and very low-income buyers,” Bench said.

Raise the tide

Simply put, the study suggests that the county tier its inclusionary housing program. It recommends that the county get rid of the year-over-year need to approve increases and tier the fee based on the size of the homes being built: exempt units that are 1,600 square feet or smaller and step up the in-lieu fee for larger houses. The thought is that such tiers will create an incentive to build smaller-sized—and therefore, more affordable— units. And right now, the market is SLO County is incentivizing builders to do exactly the opposite of that, according to Andrew Hackleman, the Homebuilders Association of the Central Coast’s new executive director. “You can’t really build a house here for less than $500,000,” he said. “If you’re taking a property and buying it here for development, you’re taking a decade[long] risk—that’s if it gets approved.” The long, arduous planning process; fee structures; and cost of land, Hackleman said, all push builders to construct “the biggest, most expensive house they can build to maximize their profits because the risk is so high.” More often than not, those homes are built as 10unit projects, rather than 100-plus units. According to the nexus study, SLO County’s planning, building, and impact fees add up to about $11,482 per single-family unit (2,000 square feet) and $10,612 for each multifamily unit (1,500 square feet). That doesn’t include water or wastewater connection or county road fees. “It takes scale to be able to build affordable-by-design,” Hackleman said. “There’s nothing in the process that makes it attractive to try to do the housing builds that would benefit you and I.” But everybody sees that there is a problem right now, Hackleman said: There isn’t a lot of housing, and it’s really expensive. Earlier this year, the Homebuilders Association advocated for a repeal of the county’s inclusionary housing ordinance. The executive director at the time spoke with New Times: “We’ve always been opposed to the inclusionary housing ordinance,” Jeff Eckles said in July. “The big problem we’ve got is the funding mechanism. Economic studies have shown that the more layers of fees you put on housing, the higher the price of the house.” The ordinance as it stands now simply isn’t working, Hackleman said. It hasn’t created a large number of affordable units. However, he also said that the

Homebuilders Association is more amenable to the tiered follow the recommendation. approach to inclusionary that was recommended in the “I have never been a fan of inclusionary housing,” recently released nexus study—as long as it is part of Arnold said. “Because there is a point where you’re a larger package of tools the county implements to chip asking somebody who’s just barely getting into a home to away at the affordable housing issue—part of “a tide that pay for the home of somebody else. And that could be the raises all housing.” difference for those people on whether they can get into “It may be necessary, but not sufficient to solve all those homes or not.” the problems,” he said. “Let’s find ways to make this a But at this point, SLO County seems to be more of community burden rather than just on the builders.” a second-home buyers’ market than anything, simply That package would include things that the because that’s who can afford to buy. Robert Kleinhenz, association, the Economic Vitality Corporation, and the executive director of research at Beacon Economics, SLO Chamber of Commerce recommended in a report said one of the hard things about SLO County is its low accepted by the county Board of Supervisors in October wages relative to the state, which makes it a hard place 2016. It includes policy changes such as streamlining for people to move to and be able to support a family. permitting, encouraging affordable-by-design “One of the big challenges at this time—for not just construction, increasing density in certain areas, levying San Luis Obispo County but for other places, in part, fees that fit the size of each unit, creating a revolving that face this quandary—[is] that home prices are not fund, and taking a look at zoning. Hackleman said that tackling the county’s housing just determined by median incomes, but are determined problem is going to take a multi-pronged approach that has all the stakeholders at SENIOR APARTMENTS In 2015, People’s Self-Help Housing used the decision table—differing $100,090 in county inclusionary housing funding to help build 85 affordable political ideologies, profit and housing units, including this 20-unit complex for seniors in Morro Bay. nonprofit builders, the business community. “Working together sometimes requires some flexibility, and we all want the same thing,” he said.

Impact to growth

One of the tools that the county is currently pulling together is what’s called a constraints map. It’s something that 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold has advocated for since she stepped into office. The map was a recommendation suggested in the report approved by supervisors in October 2016. It would basically be a quick overview of the county, showing areas that contain sensitive habitat, what the available water resources are, where the roads are or aren’t needed, what density is allowed, the zoning, what the impact fees are, etc. “All of that adds to the cost of a house. … It’s not just the price of the land and the price of a home anymore,” Arnold said. “All of the things that a developer might want to do to make an affordable housing project, and they can say, ‘Bingo, there’s the place that I can build and make things affordable.” Arnold said she would also like to see lower impact fees, including a repeal of the inclusionary housing ordinance. People such as John Fowler with People’s Self-Help Housing hope that the recently completed draft nexus study will change people’s minds about inclusionary housing. The money generated by the ordinance is invaluable to organizations like his, which need some local funding to leverage for projects. “The money that we collect locally is really very small but we have to have it because if you don’t have local money, you can’t bring in the other money,” Fowler said. “There has to be some local money, soft money, that goes into these things. We try and get creative about where we get it, how it comes in.” In 2016, People’s Self-Help was able to take $125,000 in soft funding from the county’s affordable housing program (in-lieu fees) and leverage it to build at least 51 units of affordable housing. The draft nexus study notes that the county could be doing more to facilitate building similar units and is behind neighboring counties in terms of its inclusionary housing ordinance. Monterey County requires 20 percent of homes built to be below market value with no in-lieu fee available to builders, while Santa Barbara requires 15 percent with an in-lieu fee. A version of the study will be presented to the county supervisors on Dec. 12, when they are expected to vote on whether to leave the ordinance as is, repeal it, or

by people who are buying second homes there,” Kleinhenz said. “In order to ensure that the economy can grow in the future, it has to attract a labor force that is going to be willing to take those jobs, and it’s a challenging situation.” Coming out of the 2008 recession, SLO County created jobs much faster than it created housing, but now that growth is pretty much maxed out. Generally speaking, Kleinhenz said a region needs one housing unit for every 1.5 jobs, but SLO County has about 3.5 jobs per unit. Basically, the county needed to build approximately 5,000 units between 2015 and 2020 to keep up with growth. The county has to build about 1,000 units a year through 2020 to accommodate that. “I think we’re probably going to fall short by some margin,” Kleinhenz said. “Things are improving. It’s just that there is still a long road to get to the point where we’re matching our housing needs to the job conditions that are happening, and until we get to that point, we’re going to have slow growth.” ∆ Reach Editor Camillia Lanham at clanham@newtimesslo.com.

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BY LONDIE PADELSKY

It’s OK to be a lefty

Cart without a horse

That slow growth agenda has kept SLO a beautiful place to live

All this new development is ruining what made SLO a great place to live

t seems my recent letter (“The affordable housing myth,” Nov. 2) offended some readers due to my repeated reference to many of our neighbors as “lefties.” If you found that word offensive, it wasn’t meant to be and I apologize for any hurt feelings. It was merely a shortcut to describe the political leaning (Democrat, liberal, progressive, socialist) of most folks in our community. Thinking about that impact yet wanting to move forward with the conversation and still needing to describe those folks, I came up with a few alternatives that I think might be better. How about, “Quality Citizens with a Left-Leaning Ideology” (QuCLLI)? Or Great Neighbors that Look to Government to Solve their Problems (GNLGSP)? Then there’s my favorite, Caring Folks Seeking a Better Quality of Life (CFSBQL)? Of course, none of these roll off the tongue like “lefties,” but for the purpose of this letter I’ll use my favorite, CFSBQL (pronounced ci-fis’-bqul). In a response to my letter, one reader challenged my assertion (“Careful, or everyone will be labeled a ‘lefty,’” Nov. 9) that “most residents in SLO city are [CFSBQL].” Does anyone really doubt that? Was the election of Heidi Harman, an extreme CFSBQL, an accident? Did Donald Trump carry the city in last year’s election? Was the post-election Women’s March a show of support for Trump? I rest my case that the majority of folks in SLO are CFSBQL.

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In another response (“Affordable housing is not a partisan issue,” Nov. 9), a reader wanted to know where I suggest “the ‘lefties’ who work as police and firemen in SLO … should live?” First of all I don’t think of police or firemen as CFSBQL. Rather, I think of them as quality, public servants and sincerely believe it would be helpful if they could afford to live in the community where they work. And finally, Barbara Alward accused me of being a bully (“The capitalist caste system,” Nov. 9) who needs to shift to “a positive attitude and caring demonstration for those less fortunate who have every right to reside in our high-end communities.” Since Ms. Alward doesn’t know me, I must assume she is merely projecting her biases. Of course, I believe everyone has the right to reside wherever they want, except sometimes they just can’t afford it. That’s right, some of us can afford to live on Ocean Boulevard in Shell Beach while others find themselves living in a more affordable, mobile home park. Affluent folks can always own nicer homes than those who are financially challenged. I grew up in New York City only 6 miles from Donald Trump’s neighborhood. No, I didn’t know him, but with our family living in an “Archie Bunker” style home, we knew we could only dream about living in his neighborhood. I didn’t complain about it or LEFTY continued page 15

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while ago I went to a San Luis Obispo City Council meeting about the 720-home Avila Ranch development; I get upset thinking about it ever since. Come on folks! Do you see what is going on around here? We have created a serious situation. Deadlock traffic is here now and forever. Isn’t this exactly what we hate about driving to the northern and southern cities in California? Isn’t that what so many of you took pay cuts to move away from? In a matter of just a couple of years we now have three-, four-, and five-story buildings jetting up all over downtown blocking what made this town unique— all the surrounding mountain views. Example: what’s happening across the street from Big Sky Cafe. Need I say more? It’s literally heart-wrenching to see this happen. Why are we suddenly allowing these projects to build up so high that they destroy our most precious asset of all—our mountain views? Is everyone so tuned in to their electronics that they are blind to the fact that our one and only natural environment is getting totally consumed with construction sites? All of the surrounding agriculture fields are literally getting eaten alive with cement. The organic food we strive for, the fields needed for that food, are now getting plowed, not for strawberries but malls, gyms, trinket shops, and houses upon houses. I wouldn’t be surprised if our next generation will have to make the

last remaining fields into some kind of sacred national park for crops. I understand that we need housing, growth, and progress. I am not opposed to that (to a point), but what I am opposed to is the free-for-all building that is taking place with the no-care attitude to height or congestion thereafter. The Avila Ranch project is a beautiful design but it has “traffic jam” clearly written all over it. There has not and are not any real plans or solutions in the near future for the traffic problem that we suddenly imposed and are imposing on this once quaint SLO city, and this is obvious because the Avila Ranch project on Buckley Road just got voted through. The City Council meeting I attended was for the people to speak their views, pros and cons, but the reality was that the city had already made up its mind way before the meeting had even started. At the end of the meeting, the City Council reminded everyone that its goal is housing. Period. For those folks at the meeting who have not had a chance to experience the traffic problem that has developed over the last two years on Buckley and Broad at 4: 30 p.m. Monday through Friday, I think you should. It’s a reality check as to what is to come. Of course, as stated by many, the problem stems from people having to commute, and the problem will be solved with more housing. We all know the reality is more housing, more people, more traffic, smog, crime, and oh, yeah, WITHOUT A HORSE continued page 15

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envy his good fortune. Instead, I worked hard all my life and today, though my home isn’t lined with gold, I have a great life. I regularly count my blessings. So here’s what I do believe: Supply will always catch up to demand in a free enterprise environment. Builders will always figure out how to build apartments and homes to meet the needs of renters and buyers so long as they believe they can earn a profit. So there should be enough housing in our community for the rich, the working poor, and everyone in between except for the interference of government. Yes, government is the cause of our housing imbalance. Our government makes it expensive, through fees and permits, to build in our community, bringing up the cost of housing. Our government makes it difficult to impossible to convert agricultural land for housing thus increasing the cost to acquire what precious land is available. Our government, through rules, like required off-street parking, makes it more difficult and more expensive to build. I could go on, but it’s our government that’s the problem. And who exactly is “our government”? It’s those folks elected by the CFSBQL in our community. Finally, on a more personal note, I believe in free enterprise and property rights and would never interfere with real estate development that meets the housing needs of our community. But I do have to thank the CFSBQL for their slowgrowth agenda. I’ve lived in this county for 25 years and appreciate the quality of life that slow growth enables. Having arrived from New York City via Los Angeles for the purpose of a better life, I relish the beauty and ease of access to everything, and I hope it never changes. I recognize I made it to this paradise while others are challenged to do the same. But if you really want more housing, you’ll first need to change your government with folks that support a pro-growth agenda and be willing to accept a community more like Los Angeles. And when that happens, I’ll, once again, be leaving for a better place. ∆ Gary Wechter is a retired businessman, conservative, and enthusiastic Trump supporter living in Arroyo Grande. Send comments through the editor at clanham@newtimesslo.com or write a letter for publication and send it to letters@newtimesslo.com. WITHOUT A HORSE from page 14

the drought. The comment made by several people at the meeting was that they are for the project because it is a chance for them to own a low-income home. The truth of this project is that there will barely be enough low-income homes for the amount of people sitting in that meeting, and the proposed selling price is hardly for the low- to mid-class wage earners. Is that worth the traffic problems that will take place on this country road and all nearby roads? The project itself is not my complaint; actually, it’s a nice design layout. The issue is that it’s slated for the wrong place and also that we are “putting the cart before the horse” as rightly stated by a prominent longtime local resident at the meeting. Buckley Road is dangerous now. This community has many more

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big housing projects in the near vicinity that are in the works—not hundreds but thousands of more cars will be using South Broad, South Higuera, and what we used to call our farm and country back roads. Get used to it folks, the City Council just voted to rid us of our “secret” getaway, country roads, once used for Sunday drives. Traffic is the new norm, and SLO is no longer voted the happiest place. This once beautiful, quaint area is getting ruined at a rapid pace, and quite honestly I don’t know how the City Council folks sleep at night knowing they’ve contributed to this action. People, the next generation won’t see the mountains for the high-rise buildings and the kids won’t be able to ride bikes to school for the traffic. These are the simple, unique qualities we once had. They help to prevent crime and they bring tourists. If you love San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego so much, then go there, but don’t bring it here. Please, we need to stop and figure out how to put the horse in front of the cart first. ∆ Londie Padelsky is a longtime local resident of San Luis Obispo. Send comments to clanham@newtimesslo.com or write a letter for publication and email it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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gets brought up. The gun-lobby-enabled conservatives always claim it is too soon to talk legislation because emotions are distorted and running too high. Don’t politicize the trauma of these poor victims. Of course, by the time emotions calm down, another shooting occurs and the same argument is put into play. On the other hand, after the recent devastating wildfires, before the embers were burned out, the timber companies had their conservative legislators were pushing legislation to gut environmental laws to allow expansion of clear-cutting and timber removal. We must act now to protect people before this might happen again. They felt it was necessary to strike while the fire was hot, so to speak. The hypocrisy never stops. Ric Deschler Morro Bay

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We should definitely think about the New Deal when walking over the Chorro Street bridge and anytime a “representative” is talking about creating jobs. Chris McGuinness and Gary Brechin (“Old New Deal,” Nov. 9) fail to mention that while F.D.R.’s Works Progress Administration (WPA) had men build projects, it also gave rise to the new term at the time, “boondoggle.” In Kentucky alone, WPA workers catalogued 350 different ways to cook spinach, according to “Great Myths of the Great Depression” (Lawrence W. Reed, Mackinac Center For Public Policy). Hundreds of “workers” were used to collect campaign money for Democrat

candidates. Also, by 1941, only 59 percent of the WPA budget went to paying the workers. Chris and Gary need to realize that progressives like F.D.R. praised the fascist planned economy, dreaming of the day when the business cycle would be eliminated. F.D.R.’s unparalleled number of executive orders and alphabet agencies stifled the economy so badly it caused a second depression by 1938. Yes, this elitist, centrally planned economic interventionism is exactly why we have corporatism today. Programs like the WPA absolutely benefited some, but if left to itself, the economy would have recovered much faster—like the depression of 1921, which had some prices drop faster and farther than the Great Depression, yet recovered within a year and a half. When you walk over the Chorro Street bridge, you should think of all the unintended negative results from F.D.R. trying to manipulate the capital structure and how agencies like the WPA made the depression the longest in U.S. history. Greg Larson San Luis Obispo

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oppy Bush’s grandfatherly image has taken a beating with the revelation that he plays grabass with young women who wander too close to his wheel chair, as wife Barbara alternately rolls the chair and rolls her eyes. The general reaction has been guffaws. “The old goat can still take an interest, eh? What is he, 93? Haw haw.” In the age of Donald Trump and Harvey Weinstein, many women don’t find anything endearing about the old man’s meandering paws. But this is George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, and he has always gotten a free pass in the public eye. The former president’s sins in public life were many—landmines that left thousands limbless in Angola when Bush headed the Central Intelligence Agency; the murder of hundreds of innocent Panamanian civilians and displacement of thousands more in his quest to take down former U.S. puppet Manuel Noriega. He was never held accountable. But Bush’s chief crime—lechery, mayhem, and murder notwithstanding— against our country’s values, legal system, ethos of right and wrong and accountability, is Bush’s presidential pardon of the Iran-Contra affair’s guilty conspirators on Christmas Eve 1992 as he was concluding his presidency. We should learn from this, because it could happen again with President Trump. The Iran-Contra scandal dragged over much of the Reagan presidency and all of Bush the Elder’s. The latter’s disgraceful pardons ended it, although the Independent Counsel continued to try to get Bush to cooperate, despite the chief co-conspirator’s evasion of justice for most of the 1980s. It was a complicated caper. But, generally, this is what happened. The U.S. was not supposed to sell weapons to Iran. It was against U.S. policy and probably illegal. But people in government were involved in selling them anyway, with the complicity of then-Vice President Bush and some of President Reagan’s Cabinet and their subordinates. They used some of the proceeds to help the murderous Contras in Central America. That was clearly illegal. When word began to leak out, our leaders covered it up. To repeat: Illegal. Former Eisenhower and Nixon official Lawrence Walsh was named Independent Counsel, and he set out to investigate. His “Iran-Contra: The Final Report” came out in 1993. Reagan’s role in all of this remains fuzzy, but Bush was in Iran-Contra up to his eyeballs, as were some Reagan Cabinet members and advisers, as well as other figures like Lt. Col. Oliver North, a key player. North is living proof that you can commit treason and end up with your own show on Fox News instead of going to prison where you belong. Not everyone in Reagan’s administration was venal. Secretary of State George Shultz, for one, tried to stop the activities at various points and comes out of Walsh’s report looking like a hero. All of this is in Walsh’s Iran-Contra final report, a government document

that is, surprisingly, not boring; in fact, compared to most government tomes it’s a ripping yarn. Why am I taking this trip down memory lane? Because it pertains to the present. There is little doubt that if anyone is convicted in the Trump-Russia scandal, the current president will pardon them. He has already done this, with his the-hell-with-the-legal-system, I’m-thepresident pardon of the vile convicted Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Here are just a couple of the many caveats from the Iran-Contra affair that are in play today. • The attorney general’s integrity. Walsh writes that the job’s dual roles, as Cabinet member and chief law enforcement officer, conflict. Reagan’s attorney general, Ed Meese, “[became] the president’s defense lawyer to the exclusion of his responsibilities as the nation’s chief law enforcement officer.” How will Trump’s attorney general, Jeff Sessions, behave when he is put in that vice? • Congress and the president’s subordinates cannot look the other way “when a president … chooses to skirt the laws or to circumvent them.” “It is incumbent on [them] to resist, not join in. Their oath and fealty are to the Constitution and the rule of law, not to the man temporarily occupying the Oval Office.” Will the Mitch McConnell-Paul Ryan Congress take that road when the time comes? Again, past performance is not encouraging. There are other lessons, all of them under the heading of hubris, the belief by those who attain power that whatever they choose to believe and do is the correct path. It’s instructive to note that Bush’s argument for the pardon was that the entire Iran-Contra investigation, all seven years and millions of dollars and the involvement of hundreds of people and all our major institutions as a country were merely “the politicization of policy differences.” The notion that power corrupts predates Iran-Contra, to be sure, but free people have to be vigilant at all times and in all places. I’m sure thousands of elected officials and their toadies have used Bush’s rationale. Indeed, just to bring it home, we have a current example in Arroyo Grande, where Mayor Jim Hill was accused of influence peddling, bullying, and other infractions. The city investigated, and Hill, channeling Bush, refused to cooperate and pooh-poohed the entire affair as a political witch-hunt. Hill is not alone in this behavior. It can’t happen here? The hell you say. It already has. ∆ Bob Cuddy is an award-winning columnist, now retired and living in Arroyo Grande. New Times is trying to figure out who the new contributor to the progressive side of things will be for Rhetoric & Reason. Send your thoughts to clanham@newtimesslo.com.

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feel obligated to let you in on New Times’ best kept secret, as I’m not sure all of you are privy to the inner circle of lies we are propagating. But Daniel Joshua Phares, who’s currently fighting charges of making a criminal threat to three women associated with the Women’s March SLO, has obviously been listening to our whispering sphere of liberal propaganda. Honestly, I’m a little miffed. It’s supposed to be a secret! I’m not sure how he found out about the New Times conspiracy, but he just felt the need to tell us what he knew via a 1-star (as if!) Facebook review: “A leftist cesspool spraying corruption in a wide arc. Panders to arrogant liars, child abusers, drug addicts and useless noncontributing animal torturers. One can only imagine the trail of dead bicyclists and neglected homeless that have been murdered by its slanderous lies.” We’ll totally claim the leftist cesspool and arrogant liars, but the child abusers and the non-contributing animal torturers! Whatever gave you that idea? Really, though, I’m flattered he took time out of his busy schedule of trolling to let us know he was on to our game. Our Cheshire Cat-like jig is up! But really, Phares sounds like a real stable, swell guy. This from the same upstanding citizen who the SLO Police Department said left a “specific death

threat” on the event page for an Women’s March SLO-organized anti-racism rally called Outshine the Darkness that was held in SLO after the violence between white supremacists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one woman dead. Phares pleaded not guilty to the criminal threat charge on Nov. 9. The police wouldn’t release the specific comment he left, but Cal Poly student organizer McKinley Bruckner told New Times: “He said, ‘I’m going to kill you and make you like it.” A quick glance through Phares’ Facebook feed will also show you that this guy regularly makes thinly veiled threats of violence against liberals, AfricanAmerican activists and celebrities, ugly people, and pretty much anyone and anything he disagrees with. Thank you social media, for giving trolls a muchneeded voice. It’s really done wonders for our democracy. For instance, it’s given my favorite member of the arrogant leftist cesspool that New Times panders to, 3rd District SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill, an opportunity to really let his feelings loose. I mean, he can truly let those bottled up feelings spray out in a wide arc of emotion. We’re not trying to get kicked out of the liberal cabal or anything, but Hill is kind

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of like Phares: He doesn’t hold back if he disagrees with you or what you’re trying to do—and sometimes those comments are what one could call, ahem, less than professional. If you ask CalCoastNews or CalCoastTimes or CalCoastTryingToForget LosingALibelCase or whatever they’re calling themselves these days, Hill and New Times were thick as thieves until recently. But really we’ve had a healthy love-hate relationship for years with our buddy Mr. Hill. Yes, our notoriously thin-skinned friend has called this paper and its reporters many things via text message, email, and Twitter. Remember that time he threatened to use the county drone on us? Those were good times, man. But we thought we were the special ones. We thought we had that kind of a bond. I mean we knew that Hill and CalCoast had a thing, because those “reporters” have nothing better to do than basically write gossip columns about Hill and his wife Dee Torres. And that’s got to be tough, because we know from the recent libel case that sourcing and absolute truthiness are not CalCoast strong suits. However! That whole pile of stories they’ve written about you, a public official, doesn’t really give you an excuse to basically tell frequent CalCoast contributor Keith Gurnee (who’s vocally critical of you) that he should “look for love in the right places,” because you don’t return his gay affections.

Aren’t you a part of the same leftist cesspool as us? We don’t insult people by calling them gay—it’s one of those unspoken rules we spray out into the atmosphere. “I tried to let you down easy, but you crave something that I won’t and can’t give you,” Hill wrote in an email response to an email Gurnee sent to all of the county supervisors. I mean, maybe Gurnee really is as Hill called him, a “little minx,” but you’d probably have to verify that with his wife of almost five decades. Hill, of course, told New Times “this guy [is] a joke.” Oh, are you doing a bit? I get it, and it makes me grit my teeth and cringe. You’ve been in office for more than eight years! Maybe just try not responding. Because you’re literally only feeding into the fire that your opponents are building against you. And it’s not helping our cesspool’s cause! Actually, Hill did express some regret for his reaction. Something I’m not sure I can say for a certain Cayucos School District board member (cough, cough, Ron Wilson), who basically threatened one of our reporters over the phone with a “you better not make me look bad again or else.” Try not to blame the messenger, guys. Whether you think we’re arrogant or useless—we just report on this cesspool we’re surrounded by. We can’t make this stuff up. ∆ The Shredder is doing the leftist backstroke at shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS DAY Hospice SLO County is sponsoring a series of community events for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. The program includes a screening of the documentary The Journey and an art workshop. Preregistration required only for the art workshop. Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org/ workshops/international-survivors-of-suicide-lossday-0. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

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State Beach Monarch butterfly docents in welcoming back the overwintering Monarchs. This free event (which was rescheduled due to rain earlier this month) includes arts and crafts vendors, food, music, family activities, and more. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-548-0391. centralcoastparks.org. Monarch Butterfly Grove, 400 S Dolliver St., Pismo Beach.

SOUTH COUNTY TURKEY TROT AT THE BEACH Walk or jog off a few calories Thanksgiving morning before feasting while helping those in need purchase food for the holiday. Trot happens rain or shine. Presented by the Grover Beach-5 Cities Rotary Club as a benefit for the SLO Food Bank in memory of Christine Allen. Nov. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations accepted. pismochamber.com. Pismo Beach Pier, West end of Pomeroy, Pismo Beach. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ LO S A L A M O S

21ST ANNUAL TURKEY TROT FUN RUN The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department invites walkers and runners of all fitness levels to this family-friendly event. The 5K is a two-lap route open to participants ages 14 and up. The one mile run is an out and back sprint designed for ages 6-13. Medals will be given to top competitors and a frozen turkey will be awarded to the top two in each race. Nov. 18, 9 a.m. $25-$30. 805-925-0951. cityofsantamaria.org. Hagerman Sports Complex, 3300 Skyway Dr., Santa Maria. LO M P O C/ VA N D E N B E R G

LOMPOC TURKEY TROT Hosted by the Lompoc Recreation Division. All skill levels welcome. Awards given for first and second place. 1-mile course for ages 5 to 7. 3-mile course for ages 8 and older. Nov. 19, 9 a.m. $15-$20. 805-875-8278. ci.lompoc.ca.us. River Bend Park, McLaughlin Rd. and A St., Lompoc.

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HANDS IN NEPAL HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET Enjoy refreshments while shopping for locally handmade gifts, Nepali handicrafts, and holiday decorations. At least 10% of proceeds will be donated to HANDS in Nepal to support ongoing education programs in the Himalayas. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-440-5987. handsinnepal.org. HANDS in Nepal Santa Margarita HQ, 22595 I St., Santa Margarita. S A N LU IS O B IS P O

BAGS TO BENEFIT LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION Hosted by Soroptimist International of SLO. Enjoy lunch, wine, a silent auction, and raffles of fabulous handbags stuffed with gifts. All proceeds go towards scholarships and grants to benefit women and girls in the community. Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $35. 805-801-1542. Embassy Suites, 333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

BARNYARD DANCE, DINNER, AND AUCTION Enjoy a BBQ dinner, live and silent auction, and more. All proceeds benefit the Morro Bay High School Future Farmers of America. Nov. 18 805459-7988. Beecham Ranch, Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY LUNCHEON The Association of Fundraising Professionals in SLO is hosting a luncheon to celebrate National Philanthropy Day and to honor the local philanthropists and volunteers for their dedication and commitment to helping others in the community. Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $50 for a ticket. $400-$500 for a table sponsorship. $1,000 for a friend sponsorship.. 805-542-6496. afpsloco.afpnet.org. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo.

New Times and the Sun now share their community listings for a complete Central Coast calendar running from SLO County through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood directly at cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

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NFA PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND OPEN HOUSE Enjoy breakfast, family activities, and a raffle to win Disneyland tickets. Proceeds benefit the Nipomo Firefighters Association. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee. Nov. 19, 7:30-11 a.m. $3-$5. 805-260-0005. Nipomo Fire Station 20, 450 Pioneer Ave, Nipomo. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ LO S A L A M O S

A MASQUERADE BALL Presented by Presqu’ile Winery and the Murphy Foundation. Live music for dinner and dancing provided by Riptide Big Band. Includes a silent and live auction. All proceeds benefit the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society. No host cocktails at 5pm. Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. $100. 805-925-0412. santamariaphilharmonic.org. Radisson Hotel, 3455 Airpark Dr, Santa Maria.

SECOND ANNUAL HEART AND SOUL CONCERT Presented by the Filipino-American Association of Santa Maria Valley, Inc. Show includes a plated dinner. All proceeds go to the Fil-Am grant/scholarship fund. Nov. 18, 6-11 p.m. $80. 805-260-6652. Santa Maria Inn, 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria.

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CARRISA PLAINS WOMEN’S CLUB HOLIDAY CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW Come to browse, shop, eat, and meet with the artists behind the Carrisa Plains Women’s Club Holiday Craft and Gift Show. Features handmade crafts, specialty gifts, homemade baked goods, a raffle, and door prizes. Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-459-9838. Carrisa Plains Heritage Association Community Center, 10750 Carrisa Hwy 58, Santa Margarita.

THE CITY OF ATASCADERO’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Get a head start on holiday shopping at this boutique that features a variety of handmade items from local craft vendors. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. atascaderochamber.org. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR Entirely hand-made crafts for sale. Find that special item for holiday gifts. Vendor applications on the website. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. pasoroblesdowntown.org. Downtown City Park, 11th and Spring St., Paso Robles. SPECIAL EVENTS continued page 22

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JUSTIN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Enjoy passed appetizers and wine tastings and pick up some gifts for the wine lovers on your list at this holiday event at the JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery. Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $20-$25. (805) 591-3224. justinwine.com. The Restaurant At Justin, 11680 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles.

ALTRUSA FESTIVAL OF TREES Enjoy food, beverages, and the trees on display and enter the raffle to win one. Nov. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. santamaria.com. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria.

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AVILA BAY ATHLETIC CLUB HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR Get your holiday shopping done early at Avila Bay Athletic Club’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-noon Free. slochamber.org. Avila Bay Athletic Club, 6699 Bay Laurel Pl., Avila Beach, (805)595-7600.

DECORATING DAY AT THE SLO RAILROAD MUSEUM All museum members are welcome to come and help put holiday touches on the SLO Railroad Museum at this festive event. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free to members. slochamber.org. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, 1940 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-1894.

HOLIDAYS AT THE APPLE FARM Enjoy family activities, visits and photos with Santa Claus, complimentary ornaments with gift shop purchases, home-baked holiday treats, and more at the Apple Farm Inn and Restaurant. Nov. 16-Dec. 25, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. slochamber.org. Apple Farm, 2015 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805/544-2040.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH More than 45 vendors with a variety of products to offer. Enjoy raffle prizes, food, drinks, and more. Nov. 17, 4-8 p.m. and Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-922-8479. fccsantamaria.org. First Christian Church, 1550 S College Dr., Santa Maria.

HOLIDAY CRAFT BOUTIQUE AT THE MASONIC FAMILY CENTER Showcasing an assortment of handmade craft items from local artisans. Nov. 24, 5-9 p.m., Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Nov. 26, 12-4 p.m. 805-478-4193. Masonic Family Center, 700 Lakeview Dr., Orcutt. S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y

27TH ANNUAL HOMESPUN HOLIDAYS CRAFT SALE Features local crafters of all kinds. Browse through quilted items, jewelry, angels, ornaments, handmade soaps, baked goods, homemade jams, birdhouses, yard art, home decor, and more. Nov. 17-18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. visitbuellton.com. Willemsen Barn, 202 Dairy Land Rd., Buellton.

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SANTA’S HOUSE IN MISSION PLAZA Come visit Santa Clause at his house in Mission Plaza through Christmas Eve. Nov. 24-Dec. 24, noon slochamber. org. Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo.

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SHOP SMALL WITH US IN DOWNTOWN SLO Encouraging holiday shoppers to support

CREATIVITY GROUP WORKSHOPS All

neighborhood businesses with the Shop Small Passport. Passport holders can visit participating Downtown SLO businesses throughout the day and receive stamps for a chance to win a gift basket full of gift cards to local stores and restaurants. Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (805) 781-2670. slochamber. org. Downtown Slo, Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.

VEGAN FALL FEAST 2017 Enjoy a fresh, vegan, Thanksgiving feast. Nov. 19, 2-4 p.m. $10-$25. 805-234-7279. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos, southbaycommunitycenter.com. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

15TH ANNUAL VILLAGE OF ARROYO GRANDE CHRISTMAS PARADE Village tradition starting at Short St. and heading west to Traffic Way. Immediately following the Christmas Parade is caroling, the lighting of the Village Christmas Tree, and a live Nativity Scene at the Harvest Church. Nov. 26, 5 p.m. Free. (805) 474-4068. agchristmasparade.com. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande.

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N O R T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y participants welcome to bring in artwork in any medium. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. through Nov. 22 Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

HOLIDAY MOSAICS Choose from hearts, planters, rocks, mirrors, necklaces, frames, and more. All skill levels welcome. All materials provided. Preregistration required. Nov. 19, 1-4 p.m. $35-$95 depending on project selected. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

RESIN BEACH ART Give the gift of art this holiday season and create your own custom beach scene. Instructor provides an assortment of shells, colored beach glass, an 11” x 14” frame, and resin. Preregistration required. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-noon $75. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. ZEN DOODLE ADULT COLORING BOOK WORKSHOPS Relax and unwind with adult coloring books. Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through Nov. 24 Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

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welcome to visit with Santa on the front porch of the Conrad House. Saturdays, Sundays, 12-4 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays, 3-5:30 p.m. through Dec. 24 arroyograndevillage.org. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande, 805458-3321.

SANTA’S DOGGIE PARADE To kick off Small Business Saturday, Santa’s Doggie Parade will be held on the Avila Promenade. This year’s parade participants will receive goodie bags donated by Petco Arroyo Grande. All dogs must check-in between 10:30-10:45am. Nov. 25, 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-627-1997. avilabeachcc.com. Avila Beach Promenade, 404 Front St., Avila Beach. SECOND ANNUAL TURKEY GIVEAWAY Hosted by the House of Holistics and the Natural Healing Center. One turkey with sides per family. First come, first served. Nov. 18, 2-6 p.m. Free. 805242-0309. Natural Healing Center, 821 South 4th St., Grover Beach. VILLAGE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING The lighting of the Village Christmas Tree and a live Nativity scene at Harvest Church. Follows the 15th annual Christmas Parade. Nov. 26, 5 p.m. Free. (805) 474-4068. agchristmasparade.com. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ LO S A L A M O S

14TH ANNUAL TREES OF THE SEASON HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER Raffle to win trees, wreaths, and accompanying goodies. Proceeds will support educational programs and activities at the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center. Other raffle prizes include locally made wine and gift certificates to local restaurants. Wednesdays-Sundays, 6-7 p.m. through Dec. 15 $2 per ticket or $6 for 10. 805-343-2455. dunescenter.

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ALCOHOL INK PLAY TIME AT THE WINERY Experimenting with different

alcohol inks. Everything is included to complete six coasters, five magnets, and five ornaments. Wine tasting is available for an additional fee. Nov. 26, 1-3 p.m. $50. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Changala Winery, 3770 Willow Creek Rd., Paso Robles. S A N LU IS O B IS P O

AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES: AGES 5-6 Create drawings, paintings, and collages. All materials provided. Each class has four sessions. See website for more details. Mondays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. through Nov. 20 $48. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/education/museum-of-art.php. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

ARDELLA SWANBERG WORKSHOP: BOOK MAKING Learn how to make a small sketchbook or journal starting with the pages. The perfect gift for artists and writers. Nov. 18, 12:30-4:30 p.m. $30. 805-771-0281. artcentralartsupply.com/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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Art Center Morro Bay is hosting a mosaic workshop on Nov. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. All materials are provided. The workshop costs $35 to $95 depending on the project selected. Call 772-2504 or visit artcentermorrobay.org for more info. —C.W INTRO TO 3D PRINTING Learn how to use the 3D Printers and software. Once certified, and if Basic Safety has been passed, users can utilize the 3D printers with their own filament or pay for the filament onsite through membership, or free weekly SLO County Library Hours. Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. $50. 242-1285. slomakerspace.com/3dprinting/#class. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo.

INTRO TO CERAMICS STUDIO Take and pass our

Month-long after school art classes for 9 to 12 year olds. Price includes all materials. Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. through Nov. 29 $48. 805-5438562. sloma.org/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

Intro to Ceramics Studio and have 24/7 unsupervised access to our Ceramics Studio. Previous ceramics experience required, or our Intro to Ceramics class. 25lb of clay comes with this class. Third Monday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 242-1285. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo, slomakerspace.com.

INTRO TO CNC ROUTER Learn how to use the 4’x6’ CNC Router. Certified users who have passed Basic Safety can use the CNC Router (supplying their own material and bit) through membership or during free SLO County Library Hours. Third Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $50. 242-1285. slomakerspace.com/cnc-routing/#class. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo. INTRO TO LASER CUTTER AND ENGRAVER Learn how to use a 100 watt laser cutter and engraver. Users who are certified, and have passed Basic Safety, can use it on their own through membership, or through free SLO County Library Hours for and $0.50/min. cutting time. Mondays, 7-10 p.m. $50. 242-1285. slomakerspace. com/laser-cutting-and-engraving/#class. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

INTRO TO MIG WELDING Learn how to use the welder and welding station. Certified students who have passed Basic Safety can use the welding area through membership or during Free SLO County Library cardholder hours. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. $50. 242-1285. slomakerspace.com/store/intro-tomig-welding-class/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

LEARN PHOTOSHOP Over the course of seven classes, learn how to enhance digital photographs, compose images, and more. Participants must bring a laptop with Photoshop software installed. Register online. Saturdays, 2-3 p.m. through Nov. 18 Free. 805-781-1215. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

LEATHERCRAFTING: BASIC SAFETY For people

BLACKSMITHING: BASIC SAFETY The first class in a series of two that you can take to use the forge and anvil at the space. Visit the website for instructions and requirements. Registration required. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-2421285. slomakerspace.com/blacksmithing/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

with no previous leathercraft experience. Includes overview and training of common leatherworking tools, safe tool use, and a discussion of materials needed for leathercraft. Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-242-1285. slomakerspace.com/leathercrafting/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

FILM AND TV ACTING CLASS For all ages

POTTERY CLASSES Beginners welcome. Classes

and skill levels. Optional showcases with major Hollywood talent agents and casting directors. Sundays, 12-8:45 p.m. through Dec. 31 310-9101228. actorsedge.com. Mission Cinemas, 1025 Monterey St., SLO.

are held mornings , afternoons and evenings. Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel or sculpt and hand build. Contact for more info and full schedule of classes. Tuesdays-Saturdays. through Nov. 24 $30. 805-896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam Cre

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SLOMA ART SCHOOL CLASSES: AGES 5-6 Month-long after school art classes for 5 to 6 year olds. Price includes all materials. Mondays, 3:154:45 p.m. through March 26 $48. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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SQUARE DANCE CLASSES No partner needed. Comfortable clothes and shoes advised. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. through Feb. 1 $5-$6. 805776-3684. ccsda.net. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. WOODTURNING Basic Safety, Spindle, Bowl Turning I, Bowl Turning II and Advanced class. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon $50. 805-2421285. slomakerspace.com/woodturning/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ LO S A L A M O S

BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING LESSONS Marie King and Kings of Swing offer dance lessons for all ages and skill levels. Couples and singles welcome. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $36 for 4-week session. 928-7799. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS From the basics to a variety of patterns. Dancers of all skill levels welcome. Thursdays, 6:15-7 p.m. $8. 805-680-5695. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Ballet workout classes for teens and adults. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. 937-6753. everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. INTRODUCTORY BALLET 1 Tuesdays, 5 p.m. 9376753. everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. INTRODUCTORY BALLET 2 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. and Fridays 937-6753. everybodycandance.webs. com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. INTRODUCTORY BALLET 3 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. 937-6753. everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. SWING DANCE CLASS No experience or partner required. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. through Dec. 18 $10. 805 937 1574. CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, 338 W. Tefft St, Nipomo. UKULELE CLASS Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. 9287799. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

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WHISPERS OF WONDER: A JOURNEY OF BEAUTY AND BALANCE The book focuses on two subjects of observation: unsullied nature and creative interaction with it (largely through rock balancing structures). Nov. 18, 2-4 p.m. 805-772-2880. coalescebookstore.com. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. N O R T H S LO C O U N T Y

GARY KRAMER GUITAR GIVEAWAY Only 100 raffle tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn by Kramer himself immediately prior to the Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Nov. 24 $30. 805-238-9800. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, studiosonthepark.org. S A N LU IS O B IS P O

34TH ANNUAL SAN LUIS OBISPO POETRY FESTIVAL: THIRD NIGHT Featured reader: Amber West. Open reading and closure party follows. Donations accepted. Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Free. 805-903-3595. languageofthesoul.org. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo.

34TH ANNUAL SLO POETRY FESTIVAL: FIRST NIGHT Selected poets: Bonnie Young and Patti Sullivan. Featured poets: SLO Poet Laureate Jeanie Greensfelder and Caroylne Wright, recipient of the Glenna Luschei Distinguished Poet Award. Donations accepted. Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805903-3595. languageofthesoul.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

34TH ANNUAL SLO POETRY FESTIVAL: SECOND NIGHT Selected poets: Luke Johnson and Samuel H. Duarte. Featured poets: Lisa Coffman, Dian Sousa, and Sacramento Poet Laureate Indigo Moor. Donations accepted. Nov. 18, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-903-3595. languageofthesoul.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

FILM NIGHT: ART BASTARD Join SLOMA in this viewing of Art Bastard, the mischievous tale of a rebel who never fit into today’s art world. Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m. $5 members, $7 non-members; includes complimentary beverage.. 805-543-8562. sloma. org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

JULIA MORGAN BUILDING TOUR Member docents will guide you through our historic building and grounds. Tours may also be arranged by appointment. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. Free. 805541-0594. themondayclubslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

10TH ANNUAL ARTISAN’S FAIRE Join in on the arts, crafts, food, and more presented by the Woman’s Club of Arroyo Grande. This event is rain or shine. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-4731866. Arroyo Grande Community Center, 211 Vernon St., Arroyo Grande.

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FEATURED ARTIST: LOUISE LUTHI Through Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 10, Morro Bay.

FEATURED ARTIST: SPANKY ANDERSON Through Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 10, Morro Bay.

OIL AND WATER DO MIX Patricia Willmott (oil painter) and Sherry Andrews (watercolorist) paint together, side by side, creating complimentary, yet distinctive, views of the picturesque coastal landscape. Tuesdays-Saturdays. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

SOJOURNS: PAINTINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JILL THAYER, PH.D. Thayer’s impressionistic abstracts and digital media are inspired by the panoramic vistas of the region. Gallery open daily 10am-5:30pm. Through Nov. 29 Free. 805-238-0725. castorocellars. com/events. Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton.

WINTER FAIRE AND JURIED CRAFT SHOW Hosted by the Morro Bay Art Association. A collective of paintings, photography, jewelry, and fine crafts. Through Dec. 22, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. ARTS continued page 24 www.newtimesslo.com • November 16 - November 23, 2017 • New Times • 23

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MANAQUIN MADNESS Paper mosaic mannequins created with recycled paper. FridaysSundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 30 805-2868380. changalawinery.com. Changala Winery, 3770 Willow Creek Rd., Paso Robles.

TRANSPARENTLY APPARENT An exhibit by local glass artist Nathan Doster. Opens Nov. 11 with a reception at 6pm. Through Jan. 10, 2018 Free. 805-466-3684. ärt/, 5806 Traffic Way, Atascadero. S A N LU IS O B IS P O

FRAGMENTS The Painters Group’s latest exhibition. Juror Margaret Korisheli selected the artwork to be exhibited, and will select 3 Juror Award Winners on opening night. Through Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/education/youth-summerart-camps.php. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

LITTLE TREASURES A group show featuring talented local artists showcasing their work. This exhibit ranges across all 2D and 3D art mediums. Through Dec. 31 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralartsupply.com/Gallery.php. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SELECTIONS: NYC A reflection of the diversity one would encounter on wandering through the multitudinous galleries of New York’s arts districts. The works chosen represent a wide variety of subject matter and studio practices. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 1 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibits/coming-next. php?event=1467. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ LO S A L A M O S

PTA/PTSA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM Featuring selected student artwork in the Santa Maria and Orcutt School Districts. A combination of visual art, photography, and literature. Nov. 24, 5-9 p.m., Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Nov. 26, 12-4 p.m. 805-478-4193. Masonic Family Center, 700 Lakeview Dr., Orcutt.

PYROMETRIC: NEW WORKS BY CERAMIST AMIKO MATSUO Ceramic sculptures and

Juror is Oakland watercolorist Michael Reardon. Call is open to both members/non-members. Watermedia artists living in CA, OR, and WA welcome. Through Dec. 1, midnight-11:45 p.m. $25-$55 entry fee. 805-995-1175. ccwsart.com/ aquarius-2018-show.html. Central Coast Watercolor Society, 1551 Eto Circle, San Luis Obispo.

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centralcoastcomedytheater.com. Kreuzberg Coffee Company, 685 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

UNDERGROUND COMEDY NIGHT Enjoy live comedy, drinks, and more. Thursdays, 9-10:30 p.m. through Dec. 29 Free. 805-439-4200. facebook. com/Undergroundbrewco/?ref=aymt_homepage_ panel. Underground Brewing Company, 1040 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

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THE LAST FLAPPER The story of Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in an insane asylum on the last day of Zelda’s life. Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 3-5 p.m. through Nov. 26 $25. 805-927-3877. pewterploughplayhouse. net/. Pewter Plough Playhouse, 828 Main St., Cambria. THE REBOOT: STORYTELLING REIMAGINED Curated mix of invited storytellers and open mic for novice storytellers. Spoken word, improv, character sketches and interactive games. Every third Friday of the month. Third Friday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-772-9225. facebook. com/topdogcoffeebar/. Top Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St., Morro Bay.

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? By Edward Albee. Directed by John Battalino. After a university faculty party, George and Martha draw an unwitting younger couple, Nick and Honey, into their bitter and frustrated relationship. ThursdaysSaturdays, 7:30-10 p.m. through Nov. 19 $20. $15 opening night.. 805-927-8190. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria, cambriacenterforthearts.org/theatre/. S A N LU IS O B IS P O

FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF: A LIVE SCRIPT READING Central Coast Live Read presents this performance of the 1986 hit film’s screenplay. Donations accepted to the Ian M. Hassett Foundation. Nov. 17, 7 p.m. Free. centralcoastliveread.com. Lincoln Market & Deli, 496 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Fast-paced improv comedy shows performed by the ensemble of Central Coast Comedy Theater. All shows are based on audience suggestions making PHOTO COURTESY OF RYLO MEDIA DESIGN

CDMA PRESENTS BABES IN TOYLAND The Coastal Chamber Youth Ballet performs a special version of the classic ballet Babes in Toyland. Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-473-7161. slolibrary.org. Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande. THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA’S HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Triple bill that features Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, zany characters in a fractured fairy-tale opera, and the seasonal music in the Holiday Vaudeville Revue. Nov. 16-Dec. 31 americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ LO S A L A M O S

ANTHONY HERNANDEZ HOLIDAY SHOW: A NIGHT OF COMEDY, MAGIC, AND ILLUSION Award winning Illusionist Anthony Hernandez returns to Ethel Pope with a comedy and magic show for audiences young and old. Hernandez graduated from Righetti High School in 1994 and performed in various shows at Ethel Pope as a child. Nov. 22, 7-9 p.m. $10 advance; $15 at the door. 213-925-3575. Ethel Pope Auditorium, 901 S. Broadway, Santa Maria.

FREAKY FRIDAY A modern fairytale based on the novel by Mary Rodgers and two Disney films. When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. Through Dec. 23, 1:30 & 7 p.m. pcpa.org. Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria.

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HOLIDAY CHORUS AUDITIONS The Pacific Horizon Chorus, affiliated with Sweet Adeline’s International, invites women of all ages to audition for a special Holiday Chorus with performances scheduled for Dec. 8 and 9. All holiday songs are arranged in four-part a cappella barbershop style. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 5 Free. 805-782-9951. United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, sloumc.com/.

MUSIC CENTRAL COAST JAZZ INSTITUTE BAND Each evening features one of Charlie Shoemake’s jazz musicians, accompanied by Matthew Evans on Bass and Tom Brown on Drums. Charlie is on vibraphone and his wife Sandi sings. Every other Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m. Free admission/suggested donation $15. 805-927-0179. pewterploughplayhouse.org/ Entertainment/music-ccji.html. Pewter Plough Playhouse, 828 Main St., Cambria. CHELSEA WILLIAMS LIVE Chelsea Williams, of The Salty Suites, goes solo. Special guests include Stereo Chickens and Sally and George. Nov. 20, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. facebook.com/ events/254398988416585/. Morro Bay Wine Seller, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

SLO Repertory Theatre’s production of Rounding Third will show through Nov. 19. This play tells the story of two fathers who get paired up to coach a little league team. Tickets are $20 to $35. Visit slorep.org to find out more. —C.W

SAN LUIS WIND ORCHESTRA CHAMBER CONCERT Features performances of Felix Mendelssohn, Benjamin Britten, Rimsky-Korsakov, and others. Nov. 19, 3-4:30 p.m. Donations appreciated at the door.. 805-546-3198. slowinds. org. Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

SLO WIND ORCHESTRA: CHAMBER CONCERT paintings done with Phos-Chek fire retardant and ash. Through Dec. 1 Ann Foxworthy Gallery, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 922-6966, Ext. 3252. S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y

THE STUDENT AND THE TEACHER Showcases paintings of ranching life by Theodore Waddell and Isabelle Johnson, Waddell’s former teacher. ongoing 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang.

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CENTRAL COAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY AQUARIUS 2018 WATERMEDIA EXHIBITION

every show unique. Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. $5. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. Kreuzberg Coffee Company, 685 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, 803-430-0260.

ROUNDING THIRD Richard Dresser’s comedy about two Little League coaches who face the facts of fatherhood, sports, and life. Weekday showings at 7pm and weekends at 2pm. WednesdaysSundays. through Nov. 19 $20-$35. 805-786-2440. slorep.org. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. SHORT FORM IMPROV COMEDY SHOW The talented ensemble of CCCT are back with their electrically funny, interactive short-form and mesmerizing long-form comedy shows. Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. through Dec. 9 $5. 805-242-3109.

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KATE GRAVES LIVE Graves is a frequent performer at SOhO in Santa Barbara. Special guests include Non-Duo. Nov. 26, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. facebook.com/ events/263677604156570/. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. LIVE MUSIC Fridays, 6-8 p.m. Paso Robles Inn Cattleman’s Lounge, 103 Spring Street, Paso Robles, 238-2660. OFF-THE-VINES TORSTEN JUUL-BORRE PIANO RECITAL Highlight of the Symphony of the Vines concert season. Nov. 19, 4-5:30 p.m. $30 adult, $27 senior, $15 student. 805-2350687. symphonyofthevines.org. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

THE REAL BLUES JAM NORTH All Blues musicians, regardless of experience, are welcome to join this jam session. Hosted by Ted Waterhouse with Bruce Willard and Dean Giles. Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5 donation/musicians exempt. 805-704-5116. danbino.com. D’anbino Vineyards and Cellars, 710 Pine St, Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TRUMPET ALLIANCE: SCHOLARHIP CONCERT All proceeds go towards private lesson scholarships for area public school students. Nov. 19, 3-5 p.m. Free; Donations accepted. 805- 550- 1192. slocta. com. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles.

SYMPHONY OF THE VINES: TORSTEN JUULBORRE PIANO CONCERT Enjoy this annual recital by Torsten Juul-Borre, an accomplished soloist who enlivens his performances with stories and anecdotes about composers. Nov. 19, 4-5:30 p.m. $30 adult, $27 senior, $15 student. 805-9953994. symphonyofthevines.org. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

TIMOTHY DAVIS LIVE Bakersfield native Timothy Davis showcases his own brand of songwriting and storytelling. Special guests include Dasha Novotny, Paul Welch, and Chelsea Williams. Nov. 19, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, sculpterra.com/. S A N LU IS O B IS P O Etta, Kelly Moreno, David Foster Evans, and Tim Jackson. Nov. 21, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. songwritersatplay.com/calendar/. Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

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Unfinished Business performing the music of The Beatles and other British Invasion artists. Nov. 17, 8-10:30 p.m. $15. $10 for club members.. 805-2276800. danbino.com/events/. D’anbino Vineyards and Cellars, 710 Pine St, Paso Robles.

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THE BEST OF THE BEATLE YEARS: A TRIBUTE TO THE BRITISH INVASION WITH UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dance concert with

Enjoy the sound of music written for chamber wind ensembles in a relaxed and intimate setting. Nov. 19, 3 p.m. Donation requested. slowinds.org. Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos, 805-528-1649.

SOUNDHOUSE LIVE Dance to live music from Classic Rock to Reggae. Nov. 17-18, 8 p.m.midnight Free. 805-995-3209. oldcayucostavern. com. Old Cayucos Tavern & Cardroom, 130 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos. N O R T H S LO C O U N T Y

60S AMERICAN ROCK AND SOUL REVUE A dance concert featuring Unfinished Business. Nov. 18, 8-10:30 p.m. $10-$15. 805-227-6800. danbino. com/events/. D’anbino Vineyards and Cellars, 710 Pine St, Paso Robles.

THE ALLISON AU QUARTET IN CONCERT Canadian saxophonist Allison Au brings her Toronto-based Quartet to SLO. Presented by the SLO County Jazz Fed. Nov. 18, 7:30-10 p.m. $10$20. 805-546-3733. slojazz.org. Unity Concert Hall, 1130 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY STUDENT INSTRUMENTAL RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student instrumentalists. Nov. 16, 11 a.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY STUDENT VOCAL RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student vocalists. Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. Free. 805756-2406. music.calpoly.edu. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. HOT CLUB OF SLO Live Gypsy Jazz in the upstairs dining room and lounge. Nov. 25, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-594-1500. Mee Heng Low Noodle House, 815 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. JAZZ FRIDAZE Enjoy live music from local Central Coast bands. Fridays, 7-9:30 p.m. through Nov. 17 Free. 805-457-1616. thomashillorganics.com. Thomas Hill Organic Kitchen, 858 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

KID CUDI LIVE Passion, Pain, & Demon Slayin’ Tour. Tickets at collectiveeffortsevents.com and Boo Boo Records. Nov. 17, 5 p.m. $35-$40. Avila Beach Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Dr., Avila Beach. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

BOB & WENDY AT PUFFERS Nov. 25, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-773-6563. puffersofpismo.com. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach.

HOT SWINGIN’ JAZZ Nov. 19, 1-4:30 p.m. $5 members. $10 non-members. 805-481-7840. pismojazz.com. Pismo Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. MUSIC continued page 26

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OPEN BLUES JAM Wednesdays Mongo’s Saloon, 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 489-3639.

SHADY WILLOW Nov. 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-423-5918. Fin’s Restaurant, 25 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

SINGER/SONGWRITER NIGHT Wednesdays, NOV. 16 – NOV. 23 2017

8-10 p.m. figmtnbrew.com. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co, A.G., 1462 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, 474-8525.

TAPESTRY: THE CAROLE KING CONCERT EXPERIENCE Tribute to Carole King. Nov. 18, 8 p.m. $38-$46. clarkcetner.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9444.

TAPESTRY: THE CAROLE KING CONCERT EXPERIENCE Faithfully recreates the sound of a Carole King concert with all her top hits, including “You’ve Got a Friend”, “Natural Woman”, “It’s Too Late”, “So Far Away”, “I Feel the Earth Move” and “Beautiful”. Nov. 18, 8-10 p.m. $38-46. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/event/tapestry-carole-kingconcert-experience/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ LO S A L A M O S

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ Live music every Friday. No cover charge. Snacks, dinner, cocktails, and wine available for purchase. Call for reservations. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. through Dec. 29 Free. 805-6881778. thebearandstar.com. The Bear and Star, 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

THE LUCKY CADILLACS Nov. 18 Free. (805) 688-2337. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang. MOMMA K Nov. 19 Free. (805) 688-2337. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang. OFF THE GRID GANG Nov. 17 Free. (805) 6882337. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang. SOUND ADJUSTMENT Followed by DJ Totem and Friends. Nov. 17, 8 p.m. (805) 325-9275. mavericksaloon.org. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez.

YOLANDA DEL RIO LIVE Nov. 17, 8 p.m. 800248-6274. chumashcasino.com. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez.

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LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Enjoy live music from a different band/musician each week. Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-937-6400. facebook.com/cadelgrevino. Ca’ Del Grevino Cafe and Wine Bar, 400 E. Clark Ave., suite A, Orcutt.

See The Last Flapper at the Pewter Plough Playhouse through Nov. 26. The play is set in an insane asylum on the last day of Zelda Fitzgerald’s life. Tickets are $25. Call 927-3877 or visit pewterploughplayhouse.net for more info. —C.W.

CUTTING RHYTHM Followed by DJ Totem and Friends. Nov. 18, 8 p.m. (805) 325-9275. mavericksaloon.org. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez.

LIVE MUSIC AT MOXIE CAFE Enjoy live music from local artists, food, and drinks. ThursdaysSaturdays, 5-8 p.m. Free. moxiecafe.com/livemusic-and-events-in-santa-maria-at-moxie-cafe/. Moxie Cafe, 1317 W McCoy Lane, Santa Maria. every Friday night. Fridays, 9 p.m. Free. 805-9343777. rooneysirishpub.net. Rooney’s Irish Pub, 241 S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt.

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from all genres of music. Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. 686-4742. bottlest. com. Bottlest Winery, Bar & Bistro, 35 Industrial Way, Buellton.

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28TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING REUNION NIGHT Special Thanksgiving concert for ages 21 and over. Nov. 22 Free. (805) 325-9275. mavericksaloon.org. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez.

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PASO ROBLES DANCE HALL Community dance for ballroom and swing dancers to meet and dance the night away! No dance on holidays. Third Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. through Dec. 31 $5. 835-2076. pasodh.wix.com/prdh. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

DJ DRUMZ Fridays Mongo’s Saloon, 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 489-3639. MUSIC continued page 27

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HULA DANCING Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 937-9750. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

LINE DANCING Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 9379750. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Rusty Hobbs. Featuring wine by the glass and burgers. Fridays, 5:30-9 p.m. through Dec. 15 $15.00, includes a glass of wine and a burger.. 805 237 2389. darkstarcellars.com/events/. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles. S A N LU IS O B IS P O

KARAOKE NIGHT SUNDAYS AT BUFFALO PUB AND GRILL Sundays, 8 p.m. Free. 805-5445155. Buffalo Pub And Grill, 717 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT 7SISTERS For musicians, poets, and comedians. Family-friendly. Performers get a free beer. Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-8687133. 7sistersbrewing.com/calendar. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite 110, San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

FRONT ROW KARAOKE Thursdays, 9 p.m. 773-1010. Harry’s Night Club And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, harryspismobeach.com/.

KARAOKE WITH DJ SAM Sundays Mongo’s Saloon, 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 489-3639. S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y

KARAOKE AT SOLVANG BREW Thursdays Free. (805) 688-2337. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SOLVANG BREW Wednesdays Free. (805) 688-2337. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE LECTURES & LEARNING N O R T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

JOHN DEAR ON PEACE, JUSTICE, AND NONVIOLENCE IN OUR PRESENT DAY Nobel Peace Prize candidate, international lecturer, author and peace activist John Dear to speak on peace and nonviolence. Dear has traveled the world for over 35 years lecturing and teaching for a more peaceful world. Opening act: live music by The Stereo Chickens. Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-771-9565. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html. S A N LU IS O B IS P O

THE TRUTH ABOUT BATS Melinda Alvarado of Blind Bat Educational Programs presents a slide show featuring live, tame bats for viewing and discussion about the myths, superstitions, and misconceptions of these highly beneficial mammals. Morro Coast Audubon Society hosts this community program. All ages welcome. Refreshments provided. Nov. 20, 7-8 p.m. Free. 805-772-1991. morrocoastaudubon.org/. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

UKULELE BOOTCAMP Learn several beginner ukulele songs and gain the confidence to join any of the many sing-alongs that meet regularly in the area. Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $49. 805-546-3132. cuesta.edu/communityprograms. Cuesta College Community Programs, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

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of interest and its history. Rain will cancel. Third Saturday of every month, 10-11 a.m. through Dec. 16 suggested donation. 805-343-2455. dunescenter.org/events/. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1065 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe.

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COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER The center is a food pantry offering nutritional classes. Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Free. 967-5741, Ext. 107. El Camino Community Center, W. Laurel Avenue and N. I Street, Lompoc. S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y

TED AND CONVERSATION The Solvang Library presents a new event that screens an inspiring or thought provoking 18-minute talk from the TED Talks series. Afterwards, the audience explores the topic together over tea and coffee. Third Thursday of every month, 10-10:50 a.m. Free. 688-4214. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang.

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OPEN GAMING Board games, card games, and more. Bring any games you’d like. Refreshments available on site for purchase. Please park in Reserved spaces. Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-6366. facebook.com/pg/ CaptainNemoGames. Captain Nemo Games, 563 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 264-6722. santamaria.toastmastersclubs.org/. Toyota of Santa Maria, 700 E Beteravia Rd., Santa Maria.

THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY The Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society holds meetings open to the public. Third Thursday of every month, 2 p.m. SMVGS.org. Cornerstone Community Room, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL Welcomes all women who are interested in learning about barbershop-style music singing and performing. Thursdays, 6:45-9:30 p.m. 736-7572. Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road, Orcutt.

TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Free. naughtyoak.com. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St Ste 102, Orcutt.

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SLO CHESS CLUB All ages and skill levels welcome. Plays at the giant chess board in Morro Bay on Saturdays. Thursdays, Saturdays, 6:30-10 p.m. Free. 215-4963. slochess.com. Carl’s Jr., 195 N. Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

SLO PING PONG CLUB All ages and skill levels

meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-221-5523. The Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero. S A N LU IS O B IS P O

welcome. Seven ping pong tables available. Sundays, 4-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. Free. 215-4963. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

MEET AND GREET: JIMMY PAULDING CANDIDATE FOR 4TH DISTRICT SUPERVISOR Focus will be on the issues specific to the citizens of the district and Paulding’s experiences relevant to the position of Supervisor. Nov. 19, 10 a.m.1 p.m. 805-260-6406. Nipomo Native Garden, Camino Caballo at Osage, Nipomo.

NIPOMO SENIOR CENTER The center is open five days a week; closed on weekends and holidays. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Aug. 31 929-1615. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo.

NAR-ANON - LET IT BEGIN WITH ME Nar Anon is a support group for those who are affected by someone else’s addiction. Tuesdays 458-7655. naranoncentralca.org/meetings/meeting-list/. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ LO S A L A M O S

CENTRAL COAST SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP Are you or someone you love living with scleroderma? Join this Santa Maria support group at Marian Medical in Building C. Call for more information. Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805878-6261. Marian Regional Medical Center, 1400 E. Church St., Santa Maria.

FAMILY CAREGIVERS SELF-CARE SUPPORT GROUP Share ideas and learn how to care

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DCSMV MONTHLY MEETING Speaker sessions

for yourself while you care for your loved one. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805-569-8950. Bethel Lutheran Church, 624 E. Camino Colegio, Santa Maria.

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ICKY SCIENCE FOR TEENS Enjoy conducting strange and silly science experiments. No lab coats or beakers required. Snacks provided. Registration begins Nov. 8. Nov. 17, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. 805925-0994. engagedpatrons.org/eventscalendar. cfm?siteid=9521. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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FREE MEDITATION CLASS Megan McGreen, LCSW, and Ruth Cherry, PhD, long time meditators and psychotherapists, teach meditation to reduce stress and increase well-being. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.noon Free. 805-748-3372. meditationintro.com. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

QI GONG CLASS Qi Gong is an ancient and powerful system for physical health and spiritual development. Join certified instructor Devin Wallace for this outdoors class. Please call to register. Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Suggested donation $10. 805-709-2227. Tidelands Park, South end of Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

YOGA STRETCH Explore yoga postures and increase strength and flexibility. Set to inspiring music and appropriate for beginners. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. email support@getstudiofit.com. 805-776-3676. Cassandra Bodlak, 349 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, studiofitnessmorrobay.com. S A N LU IS O B IS P O

ADULT AIKIDO Join instructor Mary Tesoro to learn the Japanese martial art of self-defense and self-development. Ages 16 and up welcome. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:45-7 p.m. through Dec. 14 $72. 805-549-1222. ae.slcusd.org. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo.

Presented by CALM, this is a foster parent class. Tuesdays 965-2376. calm4kids.org. Church For Life, 3130 Skyway Dr., Suite 501, Santa Maria.

HI-WAY DRIVE-IN SWAP MEET Come to the

CAT YOGA CLASSES Sundays, 10:15-11:30 a.m. $20. 543-9316 Ext. 10. woodshumanesociety. org/news-and-events/event.php?id=347. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CREATE AND LEARN

GENTLE YOGA WITH CASSANDRA BODLAK

Hi-Way Drive-In for the Sunday Swap Meet. Sellers: $20; Produce sellers: $25; Buyers: $2 car load. Sundays, 4:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 805-934-1582. HiWay Drive-In, 3170 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria.

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SLO COUNTY LIBRARY CARDHOLDER FREE HOURS SLO County Library Cardholders can

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Mats, blocks, and straps are provided. Open to all levels. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. through Dec. 14 $88. 805-549-1222. register. asapconnected.com. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

AYURVEDA WORKSHOP: SECRETS TO STAY CALM DURING THE HOLIDAYS Learn how to be healthy and relaxed during the hectic holidays by following a few simple Ayurvedic guidelines. Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old healing tradition from India. Nov. 19, 1:30-4 p.m. $37. 805-440-4561. balancedlivingayurveda.com. Om on the Range Yoga Studio, 1598 Old Oak Park Rd., Arroyo Grande. NOV. 16 – NOV. 23 2017

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CANDLELIGHT RESTORATIVE YOGA Release and open your body with breath, props, and meditation. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. yogaformankind.com. Yoga for Mankind, 130 N Broadway, Suite B, Orcutt.

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ECOSLO HIKE: PREFUMO CANYON Join

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GUADALUPE WALK AND TALK Join Shirley Boydstun on her monthly Walk and Talk around Guadalupe. Shirley will discuss Guadalupe’s points

requirement for anyone who wants to use SLO MakerSpace tools and space. Features a walkthrough reviewing all areas of the shop that can be dangerous to you and others. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon Free for Members and SLO County Library Cardholders. 242-1285. slomakerspace.com/store/makerspace-basicsafety-class/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

TRUAMA INFORMED PARENTING GROUP

Dunton will give a historical overview of the Salinan people from prehistoric times through today. Nov. 18, 1-2 p.m. Free.. 805-781-5989. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

Spanish language skills for anyone with basic Spanish-speaking skills. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Free. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

SLO MAKERSPACE BASIC SAFETY A

open to the public. Meeting for registered Democrats only. Third Thursday of every month, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. santamariademocrats.info. IHOP, 202 Nicholson Ave, Santa Maria.

WE ARE STILL HERE: THE SURVIVAL STORY OF THE SALINAN PEOPLE Presenter Patti

BI-LINGO Informal conversation to practice

have free access to SLO MakerSpace (after taking Basic Safety) five days a week. Cardholders can use our woodshop, sewing, or general free areas, or complete any specialty classes and use that machine/area during Library Hours. TuesdaysFridays, 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 0. 805-242-1285. slomakerspace.com/libraryprogram/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

BARNYARD BASH

The Morro Bay Aggie Backers host their annual Barn Dance, Dinner, and Auction on Nov. 18 at the Beecham Ranch in Los Osos. Enjoy a barbecue dinner, live and silent auction, and more. All proceeds benefit the Morro Bay High School Future Farmers of America. Call 459-7988 to find out more. —C.W.

ECOSLO’s SLO Steward, Evan, for a hike starting at the Prefumo CanyonTrailhead for Irish Hills. Go online for more information and how to sign up. Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-noon ecoslo.org. Prefumo Canyon Trailhead, Prefumo Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, 8055441777. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 28

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ESCONDIDO SPUR LOOKOUT HIKE Learn about the history of Lopez Lake on this ranger led hike. Bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at the Arboleda Group Day Use area. Nov. 18, 12-2 p.m. $10 parking. 805.788.2381. Lopez Lake, 6800 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande. FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY AT LOPEZ LAKE Join ECOSLO and SLO County Parks to help clean up Lopez Lake. Wear closed toed shoes and a hat. Please bring your own gloves, water, and a snack. Clean-up supplies provided. Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-noon 805-544-1777. ecoslo.org/volunteer-events-slocounty/. Lopez Lake, 6800 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande.

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NATURE BOAT CRUISE Learn about the history and mystery hidden below the water as well as the flora and fauna that live in the park. Call to sign up. Meet at the Marina launch ramp docks. Rains cancels event. Nov. 25, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $6 adults. $3 children. 805.788.2381. Lopez Lake, 6800 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande.

Friday • Dec 1 • 6-8pm

SIERRA CLUB HIKE: RANCHO GUADALUPE BEACH Moderate,

Saturday • Dec 2 • 6-8pm

———On the Waterfront——— LIGHTED BOAT PARADE ❆ ——Tidelands Park—— PADDLE PARADE ❆

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KIDS FREE FISHING CLINIC For kids ages 16 and under. All equipment needed is provided and everyone gets a chance to fish. The clinic is held at the Nature Center near the Marina. Rain cancels event. Nov. 18, 9 a.m. $10 parking. Lopez Lake, 6800 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande.

KIDS TURKEY TROT FUN RUN Fun run for kids only. Co-sponsored by the Arroyo Grande Lions Club. Girls and boys will run the same distance but compete separately. First place winners receive a turkey, second place winners receive a chicken, and third place winners receive a game hen. Nov. 19, 2 p.m. (805) 474-3200. aggbchamber.com. Arroyo Grande High School, 495 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande. NEW YOUTH CLASSES IN ARROYO GRANDE (AGES 7-11) Weekly

enrichment program cultivating strong minds, strong hearts, six-mile hike along Guadalupe Beach and strong bodies to promote to Mussel Rock and beyond. Duration social, emotional, and physical is about 5-6 hours. Bring water, well-being. Visit website for lunch, windbreaker, hat, and dress complete class description in layers for varying weather. Meet at NOV. 16 – NOV. 23 and registration. ongoing, the interpretive signs. Nov. 18, 9:30 2017 3:45-4:30 p.m. 805-270-5523. a.m. Free. 805-934-2792. sierraclub.org/ mindfulkindfulyouniversity.com/ santa-lucia. Rancho Guadalupe Beach, 6999 dragonfly-circles/. Torchell Mind & W Main St, Guadalupe. Body, 530 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande.

——On the Waterfront—— LIGHTED BOAT CRUISE ❆

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friends by your side. Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. and Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m. $12. 805-709-0761. pyjamadrama.com. SLO Movement Arts Center, 2074 Parker St., San Luis Obispo.

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SLO COUNTY PUGS ON THE BEACH Socially friendly dogs and their humans are invited to run (leash free) in the surf sand at Olde Port Beach (Avila Dog Beach or Fisherman’s Beach). Last Sunday of every month, 2-3 p.m. Free. aggbchamber.com. Olde Port Beach, 6520 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach. S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y

Monday-Thursday • Dec 4-7

TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK AT SUNNY FIELDS PARK Proceeds help support the Solvang

———City Wide——— SPECIAL DISCOUNTS & GIFTS TO BE GIVEN OUT BY PARTICIPATING RETAILERS ❆

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HOMEWORK HELP Free after school homework help for grades K-6. Mondays-Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. through May 31 Free. 805-9250994. cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/ departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

KIDS WII PLAY Play some Wii U games on a big screen TV. For kids ages 6 through 12 and their parents. Nov. 20, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-925PHOTO COURTESY OF RACHEL ROSS

Friday • Dec 8 • 6-9pm

———City Wide——— SANTA CRAWL: ADULT SCAVENGER HUNT WITH BEER & WINE All Participants Must Wear Santa Attire ❆

Saturday • Dec 9 • 1-4pm

———Inn at Morro Bay——— GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST CAROLING CONCERT ❆

STORYTELLERS UNITE

Sunday • Dec 10 • 1-4pm ———Tidelands Park——— REAL SNOW! ❆

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Monday • Dec 11

———City Wide——— CAROLING WITH COPS ❆

Tuesday • Dec 12 • 6-6:30pm ———On the Waterfront——— FAREWELL TO SANTA

Storytelling Reimagined: The Reboot takes place Nov. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Top Dog Coffee Bar in Morro Bay. Novice storytellers and spoken word artists of all kinds are welcome to this open mic night. Email the.reboot4u@gmail.com for more info. —C.W. Salvation Army chapter. Nov. 24, 10 a.m. $20-$25. visitbuellton.com. Buellton Recreation Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton.

KIDS & FAMILY S A N LU IS O B IS P O

AIKIDO FOR KIDS AGE 4-13 AIKI-MITES (age 4-6) class is 3pm on Tuesdays. AIKI-KIDS (age 7-13) classes are Tuesdays/Thursdays at 4pm. Call to observe or pre-register. Tuesdays, Thursdays $50$75 monthly. 805-544-8866. aikidosanluisobispo. com. Budo Ryu, 3536 South Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

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0994. engagedpatrons.org/eventscalendar. cfm?siteid=9521. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

READALOUD The Buellton Library presents ReadAloud, a play-reading group for adults, teens and children 9 and up. Fridays, 4-5 p.m. Free. 688-3115. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN Meet Santa Claus at the Santa Maria Town Center. Nov. 24-Dec. 24 805-922-7931. santamariatowncenter. com. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria. SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL MUSEM The Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum features a locomotive, boxcar, caboose, CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 29

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 28 railroad artifacts and diorama. Fourth Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m. 714-4927. Santa Maria Transit Center, Miller and Boone Streets, Santa Maria. S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y

THANKSGIVING YOUTH ART CAMP For ages 7 to 15. Each day will consist of a unique morning creative session to get your artistic juices flowing, followed by a lunch break and a guided painting of a different animal each afternoon. All art materials will be provided. Please come with a sack lunch and water bottle. Nov. 20-22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. gypsystudiosart.com. Gypsy Studios Landing, 597 Ave of the Flags, Suite 103, Buellton.

SPIRITUAL S A N LU IS O B IS P O

TIBETAN BUDDHISM BOOK STUDY Meditation practice and a discussion of Foundations of Tibetan Buddhism, by H.E. Kalu Rinpoche. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-438-3949. BodhiPath SLO, 3484 Gregory Ct., San Luis Obispo, bodhipath.org. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

WISDOM READINGS Inspiration from Spirit through the Tarot and Oracle cards. Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m. $30-$60. 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 South Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande.

YOUTH SERVICES The City Church Central Coast holds youth services for junior high school students. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Free. 929-8990. thecitycc.org. Faith Life Community Church, 726 W Tefft St, Nipomo. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ LO S A L A M O S

WISDOM READINGS WITH ANNKATHLEEN AnnKathleen has been reading the Tarot and Oracle Cards for over 25 years. Fridays-Sundays, 12-5 p.m. $25-$85. 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E Orange St, Santa Maria.

VOLUNTEERS

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FELINE NETWORK OF THE CENTRAL COAST Seeking volunteers to provide foster homes for foster kittens or cats with special needs. The Feline Network pays for food, litter, and any medications needed. Volunteers also needed to help with humanely trapping and transporting feral cats for spay/neuter. ongoing 805-549-9228. felinenetwork. org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

HOSPICE SLO COUNTY THRESHOLD SINGERS SEEK NEW VOICES Sing for individuals experiencing life-limiting or end-of life conditions. Third Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org/services/hospiceslo-county-threshold-singers. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

FOOD & DRINK FARMERS MARKETS S A N LU IS O B IS P O

FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 p.m. Downtown Slo, Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.

SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 2650 Main St., San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C O A S T S LO C O U N T Y

ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Includes produce, artists and musicians. Saturdays, 12-2:25 p.m. Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande.

WOODSTOCK’S SLO TRIVIA NIGHT For trivia aficionados and fun-lovers alike! Tuesdays, 9-11 p.m. Free. 805-541-4420. woodstocksslo.com/ events/. Woodstock’s Pizza, 1000 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.

PISMO BEACH FARMERS MARKET Where the Produce Meets the Sea. In the parking lot on the corner of Highway 1 and Main Street. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. Free. 805773-4382. pismochamber.com. Pismo Beach Pier, West end of Pomeroy, Pismo Beach.

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ORCUTT FARMERS MARKET Presents local farmers and small businesses. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Orcutt Farmers Market, Bradley Road, Orcutt.

MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels, San Luis Obispo, needs noon time drivers. Must have own car to deliver prepared meals. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-235-8870. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

pint as low as $5, Woodstock’s gives half-off refills in the same glass. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. Free. 805-541-4420. woodstocksslo.com. Woodstock’s Pizza, 1000 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.

large variety of locally grown produce. Open year round Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. nipomofarmersmarket.com/. Nipomo Farmers Market, Via Concha Road, Nipomo.

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LOMPOC FARMERS MARKET Features fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. Fridays, 2-6 p.m. Lompoc Farmers Market, Ocean Avenue and I Street, Lompoc.

VANDENBERG VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET Locally grown produce and food stuffs are available year round. Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Sept. 30 Vandenberg Village Farmers’ Market, 120 Burton Mesa Blvd., Lompoc.

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22ND ANNUAL LOMPOC COMMUNITY KITCHEN THANKSGIVING DINNER The Lompoc Valley Community Kitchen

will be serving their 22th annual Thanksgiving Dinner at La Purisima Church Parish Hall. The community is invited to attend and enjoy a full, traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Donations to support the year-round Feed the Hungry program are appreciated. Nov. 23, 12-2 p.m. Free; Donations accepted. La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Mission, Lompoc. S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y

ROBLAR WINERY’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINE AND DINE Enjoy Roblar Wines paired with the chef’s holiday fare at this annual dinner. Nov. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $50-$75. (805) 686-2943. roblarwinery.com. Roblar Winery, 3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez.

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PROGRESSIVES FRIENDSGIVING FT. CUESTA RIDGE A night of food, live music and good conversation. This potluck style event is free, with beer and wine available for purchase. Live music will be provided by Cuesta Ridge. Nov. 16, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-762-4922. sloprogressives.org/event/ progressives-friendsgiving/. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

WOODSTOCK’S SLO PINT NIGHT With the first

Feast on all the traditional Thanksgiving fixings including a carving station, hot buffet, old buffet, and pie bar. Call or go online for reservations. Nov. 23, 12-7 p.m. $55; $20 for children 12 and under. (805) 686-1359. thebearandstar.com. The Bear and Star, 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

WINE TASTING WITH THE WINTER PASS Enjoy 15 wine tastings at participating Santa Ynez tasting rooms. No black-out dates. Through Jan. 31, 2018, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $45. 800.563.3183. santaynezwinecountry.com/association-events. Participating Wine Tasting Rooms, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Los Olivos, Solvang. ∆

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Electric Fireplace Savings

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Arts Artifacts

Opposites attract

Watch oil and water come together seamlessly in a unique exhibition featuring local artwork. Artists Patricia Willmott (oil painter) and Sherry Andrews (watercolorist) paint beside one another while re-creating the same subjects in their two different media. Viewers can witness the process behind the art as Willmott and Andrews create complementary, yet distinctive views of different costal landscapes, often inspired by the scenic Cambria area. This free event is held in the Cambria Library every Tuesday and Saturday night through Nov. 29. More information can be found by going to slolibrary.com.

Christmas comedy

Jump into the festive season early with The Great American Melodrama’s Holiday Extravaganza. Treat yourself and your family to this annual triple-bill tradition. The lineup this year features Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, the zany fun of a fairy tale opera, and a festive rendition of seasonal music in the Holiday Vaudeville Revue. Reserving tickets soon is encouraged, as past years have consistently sold out. The show runs Nov. 16 through Dec. 31 at the Great American Melodrama in Oceano. Tickets range from $20 to $27 with discounts for children, the elderly, and students available. Visit americanmelodrama.com for more information.

Beach break

Looking for the perfect Christmas present idea? Or just feeling extra creative? Craft a custom piece of beach resin art for either you or a loved one at a workshop on Nov. 18 in Morro Bay. The instructor will guide students through the process with provided materials. A variety of shells, colored sea glass, an 11-by-14-inch frame, and resin will be available. Be sure to book a seat early, as pre-registration is required. The class will be hosted in the Morro Bay Art Center from 10 a.m. to noon. The price is $75 per person and includes materials. For more information, either call 772-2504 or visit artcentermorrobay.org. ∆ —Sinéad Schouten

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BY RYAH COOLEY

Land of plenty America: The Promise art show highlights country’s ideals

hy did you come here? On the surface, it’s a pretty basic, straightforward question. But artist Peg Grady found the answers were anything but. When the Santa Margarita-based fiber artist posed that question on Facebook, asking friends why they or their ancestors made the trek to America, she received more than 100 comments. “I got so many stories, it was amazing,” Grady said. Grady’s work, along with other local artists’ pieces, is currently on display at Studios on the Park as part of the America: The Promise art show. The exhibit seeks to put a finger on just what has sparked the imagination of immigrants for generations, including but not limited to ideals like freedom of speech, equal opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness. Grady said that while all of the stories she received were unique, many touched on common themes like freedom of religion and opportunity. One of her favorite stories came from a friend, whose ancestors came over from England to escape religious persecution, only to have their daughter be accused of being a witch and died in prison. Many of these stories were lovingly stitched onto linen for Grady’s piece Why We Came. With the recent attempt at a Muslim travel ban by the Trump administration, Grady says it seems ironic that while many came here to practice their religion of choice freely, we now try to turn some away. “Look at who we are,” Grady said. “Look at how we started.” Paso Robles artist and show curator WB Eckert said he came up with the concept of the show last November after the presidential election, when things started to feel very

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Reflections on home

The America: The Promise art exhibit will be on display at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles through Nov. 19. Visit studiosonthepark.org for more information.

divisive across the country. “The political climate was pretty rough, and I thought it was a good idea to have a show that drifted more towards why people want to come here,” Eckert said. The title of one of Eckert’s pieces in the show, The Shining City on a Hill, comes from a Ronald Reagan quote. The acrylic painting shows a figure in a small boat, rowing toward a stunning gold and emerald kingdom. “It’s not a geographical location,” Eckert said. “It’s an idea. That’s what people come here for. But we make a mistake when we think it’s easy for people to come here. We forget that we weren’t always here.” Joe Thomas, of Paso Robles, touches on the journey from one land to another in his painting Nocturnal Journey. In a combination of acrylic, spray paint, and glitter, Thomas shows a child in footie pajamas sitting atop a horse, wearing the American flag as a cape. “There’s a certain element of innocence to it, the idea of what it means to be in America,” Thomas said. “We really have to ask ourselves what do we want to become, and are we proud when we tell others that we’re an American?” Eckert said it’s important to remember that these lofty ideas of the promise of America don’t necessarily represent where we are now as a country, and that’s OK. After all, change is a process. “This is an ideal America and not just a

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BEACON OF HOPE Show curator WB Eckert’s acyclic painting The Shining City on the Hill captures the feelings behind the ideals that people associate with the United States.

place,” Eckert said. “It’s a work that will never end. It’s always a work in progress.”∆ Do you know all the words to the national anthem? Send comments to Arts Editor Ryah Cooley at rcooley@newtimesslo.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF PEG GRADY

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE THOMAS

THE JOURNEY Nocturnal Journey by Joe Thomas touches on themes like how we as a country treat some of our most vulnerable people, like children.

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REASONS WHY Why We Came by Santa Margarita artist Peg Grady is a linen piece that lists the reasons different people and their ancestors had for immigrating to America.

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BY RYAH COOLEY

Come together SLOQueerdos seeks to create shared spaces

hen their rent in San Francisco unexpectedly doubled, Daniel Gomez and Frank Dominguez instantly knew that they wanted to relocate to the Central Coast. Dominguez’s family is from the area, and the couple loved how beautiful it was here. While the LGBT scene is smaller in SLO than the Bay Area, Gomez and Dominguez didn’t feel there Best time was a lack of queer people here, but of the year something seemed like it was off. SLOQueerdos’ Holiday “We noticed there were a lot of Drag Show will be on Dec. 17 queer people in the area, but no one starting at 7 p.m. at SLO Brew. The event is for those 21 and would ever say hi to each other or older. Tickets are $10 each. Visit anything like that,” Gomez said. SLOQueerdos on Facebook for One night while out at Metro Brew more information. downtown, Dominguez noticed a few other gay couples by the bar, but everyone was sitting opposite from one another, so he took it upon himself to walk up and say, “Hey, are you gay?” Knowing this kind of direct approach might not be appealing to all, the couple asked themselves, “What can we do to bring everyone together?” Since Gomez does drag, a friend suggested they put together a drag show. They started small and planned a party for the queer community at Metro Brew on National Coming Out Day last year in October. About 30 people showed up, and then-mayoral candidate Heidi Harmon spoke. Fast forward about a year and the pair is now known as the SLOQueerdos, and they put on a drag show at SLO Brew BEHIND THE about every six weeks with an average SCENES Frank of 400 people attending. The shows have Dominguez, the gotten even those who aren’t a part of the other half of LGBT community interested. SLOQueerdos “It’s been really great to see these often works as the random straight guys show up in a dress. behind-the-scenes It’s like fuck yeah, thank you,” Gomez said. guy at shows. This October, after a year of putting on local events, they set their sights a little higher and put on a Rocky Horror Picture Show event at SLO Brew’s The Rock, where live performers sang the musical numbers while the movie played on a big screen. “Rocky Horror has been my love for my whole life, so it was nice to be able to do it,” said Gomez, who played the part of Columbia. At the Rocky Horror Picture show event, Gomez said it was about a 50/50 split between LGBT and straight attendees. And as far as SLOQueerdos is concerned, that’s a good thing. “It’s nice to create a space that isn’t even gay or straight, but a space in which all are welcome,” Gomez said. “Our big goal is just to create shared space.” That’s why going forward Dominguez and Gomez want to expand to do even more than their signature drag shows. They’re thinking more movie nights and even game nights will be up on their calendar in the coming months, along with a daytime drag party one fine Sunday. “We want something that’s more interactive for people,” Gomez said. “That’s what’s missing in SLO.” Δ Arts Editor Ryah Cooley is always down for a round of Jenga or Cards Against Humanity at rcooley@newtimesslo.com.

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YAS QUEEN Daniel Gomez (pictured) decided to use his experience doing drag to bring people in the queer community together in SLO when he formed SLOQueerdos with his partner, Frank Dominguez.

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BY GLEN STARKEY

Music and mysticism Trevor Hall brings his spiritual message to the Fremont Theater

revor Hall is sort of a mix of Jack Johnson and Matisyahu—laid back, spiritual, with a little rap and a little reggae mixed into acoustic singer-songwriter fare. He’s got a dusky tenor voice and lyrics that explore the mysteries of life, service to others, and living in the moment. Pretty solid messages to live by! This Friday, Nov. 17, Hall plays the Fremont Theater (8:30 p.m.; all ages; $27 at Boo Boo Records or eventbrite.com). The Southerner started his musical life at age 11 playing harmonica with his father among the weeping willows of South Carolina, writing his own songs by grade school and performing them locally. By 16, he recorded his first album and left the South the following year to study classical guitar at Idyllwild Arts Academy, an international boarding school in LA, where he discovered yoga and Indian (as in India) spiritual practices. In his senior year, he signed a record deal with Geffen Records. One of his songs made its way to the Shrek the Third soundtrack, and soon he was opening for Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Franti, and others. His “quick rise on the scene, however, was ripe with challenges that conflicted with his spiritual life and devotional practice,” according to his bio. “In

PHOTO COURTESY OF EMORY HALL

MIND EXPANDER Trevor Hall brings his socially conscious blend of folk, reggae, and Sanskrit chant to the Fremont Theater on Nov. 17.

order to parallel his life’s path with the messages in his music, Hall moved into a traditional Hindu ashram in Southern California in 2008. When not on tour, he lived as a monk and devoted his days to spiritual practice and service. His involvement with the temple affected his music and his music quickly became his practice.” Today his sound mixes acoustic rock, reggae, and Sanskrit chanting, and he still uses “donations collected at his live PHOTO COURTESY OF SYNRGY

ROOTS AND SOUL CROONING Synrgy headlines a three-band reggae show at Morro Bay’s The Siren on Nov. 16.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ALLISON AU QUARTET

FRESH JAZZ Juno Award-winning jazz act the Allison Au Quartet plays a SLO Jazz Fed show at Unity Concert Hall on Nov. 18.

shows to help support an ashram in Allahabad, India, the home of his Guru, where underprivileged and orphaned boys and girls are given the chance at a better life and a traditional Vedic education.” He’s made several pilgrimages to India and continues to mix his religious practice and music into a powerful symbiosis of sound spiritualism. He’s recorded seven studio albums, the previous four on Vanguard Records, but his newest— The Fruitful Darkness—will be his first independent release, and he’s funding it through a Kickstarter campaign. “There have been many hurdles and triumphs along the way,” Hall reflected in press materials. “This album conveys the deep vulnerability of journeying through the unknown, as opposed to playing it safe.” The album is being released unconventionally, in three-song installments on specific lunar dates, “with the intention to buck the trend of fly-by-night releases and hold the conversation for a whole year.” Ambient, electronic act East Forest will open for Hall, bringing its indie pop infused contemporary classical music elements, featuring “electronic beats and diverse live instrumentation, from strings and analogue synthesizers to African kora.” Get your bliss on, people!

One for the road

After this week, Numbskull and Good Medicine Presents will take a break until early December, so their last show this month is Thursday, Nov. 16, when the Thankful for Life Tour comes to The Siren with reggae acts Synrgy and SensaMotion plus special guests Tripped Up (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $8 presale at ticketfly. com or $10 at the door). Soul-rock-reggae act Synrgy is a touring machine known for high-energy performances, hooky tunes, and a mix of roots, reggae, and soul crooner styles. “Add some rock steady/ska-esque influence, and some contemporary tones, and you have yourself a good idea of what to expect from Synrgy,” according to their bio. STARKEY continued page 35

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PHOTO COURTESY OF CROSBY TYLER

STARKEY from page 34

Young lioness of jazz

If you love jazz sax, you’re going to go apoplectic for Juno Award-winning jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger Allison Au, who’s just amazing. She and her quartet recently released Forest Grove, filled with Au’s lush, clean compositions that flirt with a mix of various genres, sounds, and influences. I wouldn’t call her avant-garde or especially experimental; instead, she pays homage to what straightahead jazz is all about—collaboration and improvisation to create a synergistic sound with a group of musicians who’ve learned each other’s ins and outs. This Saturday, Nov. 18, the Allison Au Quartet plays a SLO Jazz Fed show at Unity Concert Hall (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $20 general admission, $15 Jazz Fed members, or $10 for students at Boo Boo Records, brownpapertickets.com, or at the door). Au, who was “born to a Chinese father and Jewish mother, and raised in the multicultural metropolis of Toronto,” is in the midst of a 17-city U.S. and Canadian tour. “Exposed to a wide array of musical styles, she was captivated by the unhinged freedom of Jazz,” according to her bio. “Jazz became Allison’s lab for self-expression, exploration, and musical experimentation.” Don’t miss your chance to see this rising star and hear cuts from this amazing album. It’s really something special.

One-man band

With a resonator guitar in his hands, a kick drum at his feet, and a harmonica

Strictly Starkey overdubbing, looping, and effect-driven styles, that something so simple and raw could be so puzzling to reproduce sonically. Fortunately, good friend Jamie Bridges came to the rescue. Bridges is a top-notch live sound engineer as well as recording and many years of major label productions, and voila the process began ... everything live, no over dubbing. Just pick the best take. The result, a 14-song allegory highlighting the underbelly of society.”

A gal with a guitar

ONE’S ENOUGH One-man band Crosby Tyler plays Frog and Peach on Nov. 19 and Paso’s BarrelHouse Brewing Co. on Nov. 25.

around his neck, Crosby Tyler has all he needs to bring his back porch Americana bluegrass roots sounds to an audience. With his rustic voice, he sings about “Social misfits, addicts, railroad kids, circus clowns, outlaws, and truckers [who] are placed in present day tongue-in-cheek narratives and self-explorations, pounded out in a one-man band assault,” according to his bio. He’ll play Frog and Peach on Sunday Nov. 19 (10 p.m.; 21-and-older; free), and BarrelHouse Brewing Co. in Paso Robes on Friday, Nov. 25 (5:30 p.m.; all ages; free).

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHELSEA WILLIAMS

Tyler’s released several album so far, including 10 Songs of America Today, Lectric Prayer, and his newest, The One Man Band Rebellion, with a sound “influenced by roots music from the present day to the early 1800s,” songs that “will transcend you as if you were at a campfire sing-along with Stephen Foster and Charles Bukowski.” He says it took three years of gigging to master his one-man band sound and even longer to record it properly. “I thought it was going to be a piece of cake but everyone is so conditioned in PHOTO COURTESY OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The music business is a bitch, and people who stick with it are freakin’ heroes. Take Chelsea Williams, for instance. Dripping with talent, the California singer-songwriter should be a big name but instead she’s the hardest working street busker in history. Yes, she’s had some success like appearing on The Today Show, opening for the likes of the Avett Brothers and Dwight Yoakam, and singing duet with Adam Levine in Maroon 5’s video for “Daylight (Playing For Change).” Yet, have you ever heard of her? She’s sold 100,000 copies of her independently released CDs on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, including one to Sheryl Crow, but her first record deal fell apart when she refused to be molded into a pop princess. Recently, she was signed to Blue Élan Records, which gave her total creative control, and the result is the excellent Boomerang. The indie folk artist reminds me a bit of Tracy Chapman. She’s got a voice you won’t soon forget. See her live at Sculpterra Winery on Sunday, Nov. 19 (2 p.m.; all ages; free) and at Morro Bay Wine Seller on Monday, Nov. 20 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; free).

More music …

DREAM VOICE Amazing singersongwriter Chelsea Williams brings her gorgeous songs and bell-like voice to Sculpterra Winery on Nov. 19 and the Morro Bay Wine Seller on Nov. 20.

Unfinished Business returns to Paso’s D’Anbino’s Tasting Room to reprise their popular rock nostalgia shows. On Friday, Nov. 17, check out The Best of The Beatle Years, a tribute to The Beatles and the British Invasion (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 at 227-6800); and on Saturday, Nov. 18, the band returns for their ’60s American Rock and Soul Revue (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 at 227-6800). Enjoy some great wine, Miss Odette’s Creole Kitchen food (from 7 to 9 p.m. serving appetizers), and of course dancing to music by the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Zombies, The Hollies, The Dave Clark

’60S REDUX On Nov. 17 and 18, check out nostalgia cover act Unfinished Business at D’Anbino’s Tasting Room for two nights of classic American rock, soul, and R&B.

STARKEY continued page 36

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STARKEY from page 35

Five, and The Kinks on Friday, and music by the Beach Boys, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Doors, Steppenwolf, Tommy James and The Shondells, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations on Saturday. This Saturday, Nov. 18, the 100-voice San Luis Obispo Master Chorale presents the first performance of its 2017-18 season, An Evening in Vienna, featuring Ludwig van Beethoven’s joyous Mass in C, Johannes Brahms’ Ziguenerlieder (Gypsy Songs), selections from Johann Strauss’ great opera, Die Fledermaus, and his most famous waltz,

“An der schönen blauen Donau” (On the beautiful Blue Danube), in Harman Hall of the San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $20 to $50 at 756-4849 or pacslo.org). If you want to see Tapestry: The Carole King Concert Experience at the Clark Center this Saturday, Nov. 18, you should call for tickets now. The tribute show was nearly sold-out at the time of this writing (8 p.m.; all ages; $38 to $46 at clarkcenter.org or 489-9444). Expect to hear “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Natural Woman,” “It’s Too Late,” “So Far Away,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “Beautiful,” and many more! AC/DC was the defining act of

’70s hard rock, a band with so many awesome, unforgettable songs such as “Back in Black,” “Thunderstruck,” “Highway to Hell,” “You Shook Me All Night Long,” “T.N.T.,” “Hells Bells,” “Shoot to Thrill,” “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You),” “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,” and so many more. High Voltage—A Tribute to AC/DC recreates those incredible rock anthems with startling accuracy. See for yourself this Saturday, Nov. 18, when the band plays the Pour House (8:30 p.m.; $10 at brownpapertickets.com). The good news is the return of the band’s original vocalist Kelly Atwell! Prepare to rock! Basin Street Regulars host a couple

of hot jazz bands this Sunday, Nov. 19, when Santa Barbara’s Ulysses Jazz Band and the Central Coast’s own The Amigos Jazz and Swing Band play the Pismo Beach Vets Hall (11 a.m. jam, concert at 1 p.m.; all ages; info at 481-7840). Hear arrangements of 1920s and ’30s jazz by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Kurt Weill, and Hoagy Carmichael. ∆ Keep up with New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey via Twitter at twitter. com/glenstarkey, friend him at facebook. com/glenstarkey, or contact him at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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THE CLIFFS RESORT: 2757 Shell Beach Rd., Shell Beach, 773-5000, cliffsresort.com. FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN BREWING CO.: 1462 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, 474-8525, figmtnbrew.com. Singer/Songwriter Night every Wed. from 8-10pm. HARRY’S NIGHT CLUB AND BEACH BAR: Cypress and Pomeroy, downtown Pismo Beach, 773-1010. Thurs.: Front Row Karaoke. 11/16: DJ Camote at 5pm; 11/17: Cougrzz Rock at 9pm; 11/18: Three 4 All at 3pm and Cougrzz Rock at 9pm. LIDO RESTAURANT AT DOLPHIN BAY: 2727 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, 773-4300 or thedolphinbay.com. Live music Tues., Thurs., and Fri. from 5-8pm. MONGO’S SALOON: 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 489-3639. Open blues jam every Wed.: DJ Drumz every Fri.; Karaoke with DJ Sam every Sun. 11/11: Michael Shelton at 3pm and Three 4 All at 9pm; 11/18: Steve Tracy at 3pm and Shaky Groundz at 9pm; 11/21: Tommy Lee & The Portigees at 7:30pm; 11/22: Tommy Lee & The Portigees at 7:30pm; 11/24: CK Solution at 9pm; 11/25: 6250 at 3pm and CK Solution at 9pm. PUFFERS OF PISMO: 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, 773-6563, puffersofpismo.com. Live music every Tues. from 6:30-9:30pm, and most Fri. and Sat. from 7-10pm. 11/16: Ron Pagan at 7pm; 11/17: Kait Dunton at 7pm; 11/18: Jim Conroy and Bruce Beck at 7pm; 11/24: Michael Dave at 7pm; 11/25: Bob & Wendy at 7pm. SEAVENTURE: 100 Ocean View, Pismo Beach, 773-4994. Live music every Wed. from 6-9pm, Fri. from 6-9pm; and Sun. from 2-6pm. SKIP GIBSON’S BBQ: 1572 W Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 474-5674.

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SPEAKEASY: 1033 Chorro St. 296-1128, barrelhousebrewing.com. BON TEMPS CREOLE CAFE: 1000 Olive St., 544-2100. Zydeco music, live blues, and jazz on Wednesday evenings. BUFFALO PUB AND GRILL: 717 Higuera St., 544-5515. FREMONT THEATER: 1035 Monterey St., 546-8600, fremontslo.com. 11/16: Illesium; 11/17: Trevor Hill; 11/24: Kishi Bashi. FROG & PEACH PUB: 728 Higuera St., 595-3764. 11/16: Cloudship. THE GRADUATE: 990 Industrial Way, 541096, slograd.com. Country Night every Thu. from 8pm-2am; Noche Caliente every Fri. from 10pm-2am. KREUZBERG COFFEE COMPANY: 685 Higuera St., 439-2060, kreuzbergcalifornia. com. Open mic night every Wed. THE LIBRARY BAR AND LOUNGE: 723 Higuera St., 542-0199. LINNAEA’S CAFE: 1110 Garden St., 5415888. LUNA RED: 1023 Chorro St., 540-5243. MOTHER’S TAVERN: 725 Higuera St, 5418733, motherstavern.com. Live music every Fri. from 7:30-10:30pm. NOVO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: 726 Higuera St., 543-3986, novorestaurant. com. SLO BREW: 736 Higuera St., 543-1843, slowbrew.com. 11/21: The APX and Rosby at 10pm; 11/22: B and the Hive and Prefumo at 10pm. STEYNBERG GALLERY: 1531 Monterey St. 547-0278. TAP IT BREWING COMPANY: Clarion Ct., 545-7702, tapitbrewing.com.

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ASUNCION RIDGE: 725 12th St. Paso Robles, 237-1425. Live music Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8pm. BARRELHOUSE BREWERY AND BEER GARDENS: 3055 Limestone

Way, Paso Robles, 296-1128, barrelhousebrewing.com. 11/17: Walt Hoyt at 6pm; 11/18: Kenny Taylor Band at 5:30pm; 11/19: Gypsy Flame at noon; 11/20: Song at 2pm; 11/24: Crosby Tyler at 5:30pm. BROKEN EARTH WINERY: 5625 Highway 46E, Paso Robles, 239-2562. Live music every Sat. from 1-4pm. CHATEAU LETTAU: 840 13th St. Paso Robles, 238-6800. D’ANBINO VINEYARDS AND CELLARS: 710 Pine St., Paso Robles, 227-6800 or danbino.com. 11/16: Real Blues Jam North from 6:30-9:30pm; 11/17: Unfinished Business from 8-10:30pm; 11/18: Unfinished Business from 8-10:30pm; 11/24: Irene Cathaway Rhythm and Blues Band from 8-10:30pm; 11/25: Counterpoint from 8-10:30pm. ENOTECA RESTAURANT AND BAR: 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles, 238-2834, labellasera.com. Jazz every Thurs. night featuring Adam Levine and Judy Philbin from 7-9pm. LAST STAGE WEST: Halfway Station on Highway 41 (15050 Morro Road at Toro Creek), 461-1393 or laststagewest. net. 11/16: Miss Leo at 6pm; 11/18: Tennessee Jimmy Harrell at 6pm. PASO ROBLES INN CATTLEMAN’S LOUNGE: 103 Spring St., 238-2660. Live music 6-8pm and Friday and Saturday from 9:30-11:30pm. PINE STREET SALOON: 1234 Pine St., Paso Robles, 238-1114. PONY CLUB WINE BAR AT HOTEL CHEVAL: 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 226-9995. 11/17: Martin Paris from 6-9pm; 11/18: Nataly Lola from 6-9pm; 11/22: Emily Smith from 6-9pm; 11/24: Rewined from 6-9pm. SCULPTERRA WINERY: 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 226-8881. Steve Key presents “Songwriters at Play” Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm. TOOTH & NAIL WINERY: 3090 Anderson

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Steven’s choice THE KILLING OF THE SACRED DEER What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Anna? Matinee What’s it worth, Glen? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre

irector/co-writer Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster) helms this story about surgeon Steven Murphy (Colin Farrell) and his family who are menaced by a young man named Martin (Barry Keoghan). (119 min.) Glen If Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch, Roman Polanski, and Michael Haneke had a baby and he grew up reading Greek mythology and watching ’70s paranoia thrillers, he might make a film like this. If I had to offer some recent touchstones, I’d say It Comes at Night (2017), Get Out (2017), and The Witch (2015) tap into a similar horror vein. It’s not about cheap scares or gore but instead a creeping dread that slowly envelops and consumes. Steven is a respected and successful surgeon with a beautiful ophthalmologist wife, Anna (Nicole Kidman), and two respectful children, 12-year-old Bob (Sunny Suljic) and 14-year-old Kim (Raffey Cassidy). Unbeknownst to his family, he’s been mentoring Martin, a fatherless young man who’s harboring a secret grudge against Steven. As Martin is brought into Steven’s family, Martin’s ill will is revealed as Bob becomes paralyzed in what doctors believe is a psychosomatic episode. Soon Steven must confront his forgotten transgression against Martin. Dark, enigmatic, and unsettling—this is a film for viewers who want more than standard Hollywood fare. Anna The characters are in a fractured reality; oddly formal and overly open, the dialogue is somewhat unnatural and strange. Why Steven has decided to mentor Martin is unknown, and even more puzzling is why he’s keeping it a secret. It isn’t only his family life he’s guarding. When Martin shows up at the hospital where he works, Steven is shaken and feels he needs to explain Martin away as a hopeful surgeon-to-be. When Martin’s true evil reveals itself, the force at work is unknown, but just as he says, Steven’s family starts falling ill one by one. Bleak, moody, and unrelenting,

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The Killing of a Sacred Deer is sure to be loved by some and hated by others. It certainly isn’t going to answer all your questions of why or how, instead leaving an unsatisfied pile of questions in the pit of your stomach. Some people hate that feeling, and if the films Glen mentioned didn’t strike your fancy, it’s doubtful this one will. I personally like feeling a bit unsettled because of a film. To evoke that takes skill, and Lanthimos has a knack for it. I was surprised this movie found its way to the Downtown Centre. It has a very art house feel more suited to the Palm Theatre crowd. Glen The dialog and behavior of the characters is decidedly queer and stilted. Steven thinks announcing that his daughter Kim started her first menstruation passes as dinner conversation. When Steven accepts a dinner invitation to Martin’s house, Martin’s mother (Alicia Silverstone) comes on to Steven by telling him he has beautiful hands and then begins sucking on his fingers uninvited. It’s a cold, uncomfortable film, a revenge tale, and a morality play. It opens with a graphic shot of a beating human heart exposed for surgery by a stainless steel chest spreader. Director Lanthimos seems to be challenging his audience, daring them to look at something meant to be covered and protected or at least hidden from view. He follows that with a shot of Steven and his anesthesiologist Matthew (Bill Camp) walking down the hospital hallway post-surgery, having a banal conversation about expensive watches.

BALANCING THE SCALES Martin (Barry Keoghan) insinuates himself into the life of a surgeon he holds responsible for the death of his father.

These kinds of juxtapositions set the film’s odd tone and prepare the viewer to believe that Martin has some kind of mysterious power to manifest death in Steven’s family. The film ultimately finds a way to resolve itself in a way that will leave viewers disturbed. It’s a strange film, and it works in large part because of Irish actor Keoghan, who was so great in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, where he played George, who’s injured after volunteering to go with Mr. Dawson on his pleasure boat to pick up stranded soldiers. Here Keoghan plays Martin as an agent of righteousness. He takes no pleasure in hurting Steven and his family, but says, “It’s the only way I can think of that is close to justice.” How Martin demands a balance of justice’s scales is a paranoid nightmare.

IMPOSSIBLE CHOICES Dr. Steven Murphy (Colin Farrell, right) and his wife, Anna (Nicole Kidman), find their family being torn apart by a transgression from Steven’s past.

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What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Park, Stadium 10, Galaxy A Bad Moms Christmas follows our three under-appreciated and overburdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. And if creating a more perfect holiday for their families wasn’t hard enough, they have to do all of that while hosting and entertaining their own mothers. By the end of the journey, our moms will redefine how to make the holidays special for all and discover a closer relationship with their mothers. (104 min.) —STX Films

What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full Price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre Director Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Enemy, Sicario, Arrival) takes up the reins of Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi classic Blade Runner in this sequel set 30 years after the original’s year— 2019. A new blade runner, Officer K (Ryan Gosling), discovers a long-buried secret and sets out to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), the blade runner from the original film. The film’s quiet dialog in conjunction with its industrial-strength soundtrack may make for difficult home viewing. This is one best seen in the theater. Fans of the original, don’t miss it! For the rest of you, if you have even a

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passing interest, rent the original and get thee to a theater! It’s worth it! (163 min.) —Glen Starkey

DADDY’S HOME What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Park, Galaxy Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) have joined forces to provide their kids with the perfect Christmas. Their newfound partnership is put to the test when Dusty’s old-school, macho dad (Mel Gibson) and Brad’s ultra-affectionate and emotional dad (John Lithgow) arrive just in time to throw the holiday into complete chaos. (98 min.) —Paramount Pictures

Anna We find out Steven has battled his own demons as well; drinking was enough of a problem that he had to quit three years prior. He also sees himself as somewhat infallible. The general God complex associated with surgeons is evident when he tells Anna that while anesthesiologists can make mistakes, surgeons can’t—a wholly ridiculous concept, but one Steven has convinced himself of. As their mysterious illnesses progress, the children start a desperate attempt to win Steven’s affection and avoid the fate Martin has devised for them. Anna is doing what she can to find out both the secrets Steven is keeping and the solution to her and her children’s apparent fate. Kidman is calm and calculating in the role, but I have to agree that the real star is Keoghan—he’s subtle and seemingly without menace, but creepy nonetheless. He appears to want Steven as a substitute father, and when Steven refuses his mother’s odd advances, Martin puts into play his eyefor-an-eye plan of justice. While I have no doubt The Killing of a Sacred Deer isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, if you dig an enigmatic and thought-provoking film, this one will leave you with that unsettled but satisfying feeling, with more questions than answers and plenty to talk about with fellow moviegoers. ∆ Split Screen is written by Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and his wife, Anna. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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THE FLORIDA PROJECT What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full Price Where’s it showing? The Palm Director Sean Baker (Tangerine, Starlet, Prince of Broadway) helms this film co-written with Chris Bergoch that follows the exploits of Moonee (Brooklyn Prince), a precocious 6-year-old who lives with her unemployable mother, Halley (Bria Vinaite), in a low-rent motel located near Disney World. Set over the course of one summer, we watch Moonee and her friends Scooty (Christopher Rivera) and Jancey (Valeria Cotto) run wild around the touristy Florida strip, where they beg people for ice cream money, score free waffles from Scooty’s mom Ashley (Mela Murder), and get themselves in trouble with their

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childish shenanigans. This is slice-of-life cinéma vérité filmmaking—think a colorful candy-coated version of Truffaut’s The 400 Blows— where the plot is secondary to the film’s realism. In fact, the closest the film has to a plot is Halley’s ongoing struggle to make the rent—she buys knock-off designer perfumes and up-sells them to tourists, for instance—and to keep Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DFC) from taking Moonee away. Bobby (Willem Dafoe) oversees the motel, called the Magic Castle, and he spends his days keeping its impoverished residents in line. It may be a low-rent motel, but Bobby takes its upkeep seriously. He also takes responsibility for its residents’ children, watching over them with a fierce protectiveness, even though they make his job much harder. Bobby has

deep sympathy for Moonee and Halley, and though Halley is a hot mess, he knows she cares deeply for her daughter. Aside from Dafoe and Caleb Landry Jones, who plays Bobby’s son, Jack, who sometimes comes and helps at the motel, most of these actors are unknowns or firsttimers. That only adds to the realism, and Baker elicits some amazing performances from them. The film simply feels like a glimpse into real life and depicts childhood with an honesty rarely seen in American cinema. It’s both joyous and heartbreaking. This empathetic examination of American poverty doesn’t depict characters that feel sorry for themselves. Halley is a defiant survivor, and Moonee is too young to know or care that they’re poor. Instead, it humanizes its characters, MOVIES continued page 40

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STRANGER THINGS (SEASON 2)

filled, ’80s-based sci-fi drama starring five adolescents in Hawkins, Indiana, who battle an evil parallel universe concocted in a federal lab, took the world by storm, When? 2017 received rabid acclaim, and became a cultural phenomenon. What’s it rated? NR So needless to say, I waited with Where’s it available? Streaming bated breath for the second season on Netflix of Stranger Things to drop on Oct. 27. ore than a year ago, I appeared in this Sadly, I must report that the sequel is not very column singing the praises of a nearly as charming and spectacular as its brand new and unique Netflix original predecessor. But it’s still fun, and definitely series, Stranger Things. The nostalgiaworth a binge-watch. You’ve got the original cast back for PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX season two—plus a few new faces. Will (Noah Schnapp), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), and Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) are the one-year-older, slightly more mature quartet of ninth-graders (who are much more willing to throw out swear words). The boys are trying to move on from the ordeal that took place in season one, where Will was pulled into the “upside down” (a very scary and dangerous parallel dimension) and was kept hostage by a “demogorgon” monster. The kids eventually destroyed the demogorgon and saved Will, thanks in no small part to Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), a government lab escapee possessed with telekinetic powers. But the characters face some major obstacles to getting on with their regular BACK TO THE teen lives. Will starts having episodes UPSIDE DOWN where he’s dreaming he’s back in the upside The second season of down and being confronted by a giant Stranger Things certainly tentacled beast. But are they just dreams? cannot be described Dustin finds a strange, unidentifiable tadpole-looking creature in a dumpster that as perfect, like the first he adopts as his new beloved pet. But is season could, but it still it dangerous? Eleven is living miserably in makes a fun binge-watch. hiding with Hawkins County Sherriff Jim

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Hopper (David Harbour) and she’s starting to go stir crazy. A real romance is brewing between her and Mike, even though the two haven’t seen each other since the events of the previous season. There are also new characters, like Maxine (Sadie Sink), a new kid in town with an angry and abusive brother (Dacre Montegomery). The boys immediately take to her, but her role in the bigger picture is far from clear in the beginning. Those plot points weave their way into an intricate and dramatic story. However, the main difference between the two seasons is in the pace and style of storytelling. The Duffer Brothers, the creators of the show, take much more of a slow-build tack in season two, attempting to thread many plot layers over the nine episodes. For me, those layers were too disparate and at times felt contrived. It didn’t have the incredibly organic and believable feel of the first season. Some moments are cringingly corny, whereas the dramatic moments in the first season were, in a brilliant way, satirically and comedically over the top—like with Will’s frenzied mother, Joyce (Winona Ryder)—which I thought was brilliant. Hey, sophomore seasons are hard to pull off. Stranger Things is still a gem of a show with some of the most engaging characters—especially the kids—on television right now (nine, 43-minute episodes). Δ —Peter Johnson

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SUPER A group of superheroes led by Batman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) unite to defeat a common enemy in Justice League. MOVIES from page 39 offering viewers a peek into a segment of the population usually ignored (think Moonlight). Steel yourself for the conclusion. It’ll tear your heart into pieces. (111 min.) —Glen Starkey

GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? The Palm From director Simon Curtis (My Week with Marilyn) comes a bittersweet glimpse into the relationship between author and playwright A. A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son, Christopher (Will Tilston), whose stuffed animals inspired the characters of Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories. Along with his mother, Daphne (Margot Robbie), and his nanny, Olive (Kelly Macdonald), Christopher gets swept up in Milne’s international success. As the Pooh stories grow in popularity, Christopher becomes publicly recognizable as “the real Christopher Robin”—a title he quickly resents. As his parents parade him around the country to promote the Pooh books, Christopher begins to feel more like a show pony than a son. At the beginning of the film, we spend some time with Milne and Daphne before Christopher is born. Milne, already a wellknown playwright, is in the middle of an existential crisis. His daily life is interrupted by nightmarish flashbacks of trench warfare (Milne served in the British Army during World War I). He feels his literary work thus far has been unsubstantial and aches to write something antiwar, which Daphne (portrayed quite unsympathetically) calls a waste of time (“there will always be war”). The shell shock continues to haunt Milne after Christopher is born, so much so that the sound of a balloon popping provokes an anxiety attack. In one scene,

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Milne takes a walk with Christopher (age 5) into the woods and they come across a beehive (foreshadowing!). The sound of the bees buzzing makes Milne stop dead in his tracks. “Not here, not here,” he says, as the buzzing morphs into gunfire. But later, Milne takes his son back to the same beehive on purpose. “Where there are bees, there is honey. And where there’s honey, there are bears,” Milne says as he points at Christopher’s teddy bear named Winnie (short for Winnipeg). These woods were the inspiration for the fictional Hundred Acre Wood in Milne’s stories of course. Through writing the Pooh stories, Milne is able to suppress his post-war demons—but at a cost. The more beloved the fictional Christopher Robin becomes, the more alienated the real Christopher feels from his parents and the rest of the world. The biggest reason to see Goodbye Christopher Robin is Tilston’s performance as Christopher, whose chemistry with Gleeson’s Milne feels authentic and nuanced. Although their relationship is the heart of the film, I actually wish we could have seen more of the writing process behind the Pooh stories. I’d love to have seen more instances of what inspired Milne’s characters. Sure, we get scenes with all the major players—Tigger, Piglet, Owl, etc. But what about the heffalumps and woozles? (107 min.) —Caleb Wiseblood

JUSTICE LEAGUE

What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Park, Galaxy Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s (Henry Cavill) selfless act, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince (Gal Gadot), to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman (Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gadot) work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened

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THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre See Split Screen.

LADY BIRD What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? The Palm In Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig reveals herself to be a bold new cinematic voice with her directorial debut, excavating both the humor and pathos in the turbulent bond between a mother and her teenage daughter. Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird’s father (Tracy Letts) loses his job. Set in Sacramento, California, in 2002, amid a rapidly shifting American economic landscape, Lady Bird is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. (93 min.) —A24

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LOVING VINCENT What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full Price Where’s it showing? The Palm Writers-directors Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman helm this story about impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh (Robert Gulaczyk), exploring his complicated life and mysterious death. Shot with live actors, the film was then transformed into animation. A team of 115 painters working in Van Gogh’s style painted each of the film’s 65,000 individual frames. The results are a spectacular and mesmerizing achievement! This film is a glory to behold, with paintings coming to life before your eyes. The story—written by the co-directors and Jacek Dehnel—takes place a couple years after Van Gogh’s death. When an undelivered letter is discovered from Vincent Van Gogh to his brother Theo, Vincent’s friend and frequent subject Postman Roulin (Chris O’Dowd) enlists his son Armand (Douglas Booth) to carry the letter to Paris and search for Theo, since the forwarded letter had already been returned “undeliverable.” Armand sets out on the train, and soon his task turns into a mystery story as he tries to find Theo, and barring him, his widow or someone else who should appropriately receive what was perhaps Van Gogh’s last epistle. The film is certainly not the definitive version or Van Gogh’s death—it raises questions but doesn’t offer certain answers, just more conjecture—but it’s entertaining, poignant, and visually arresting. See this one in the theater! (94 min.) —Glen Starkey

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What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Rental Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Fair Oaks, Bay, Park, Galaxy Kenneth Branagh (Dead Again, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Thor, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit) directs himself as famed Belgium detective Hercule Poirot, who on a lavish train trip with 13 strangers must solve a murder that could only have been committed by one of his fellow travelers. Written by Michael Green (Logan, Alien: Covenant, Blade Runner 2049) and based on the classic mystery novel by Agatha Christie, the film also features Daisy Ridley as Miss Mary Debenham, Leslie Odom Jr. as Dr. Arbuthnot, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Biniamino Marquez, Penélope Cruz as Pilar Estravados, Josh Gad as Hector MacQueen, Johnny Depp as Edward Ratchett, Derek Jacobi as Edward Henry Masterman, Sergei Polunin as Count Rudolph Andrenyi, Lucy Boynton as Countess Elena Andrenyi, Marwan Kenzari as Pierre Michel, Michelle Pfeiffer as Caroline Hubbard, Judi Dench as Princess Dragomiroff, Olivia Colman as Hildegarde Schmidt, and Willem Dafoe as Gerhard Hardman. If right about now you’re thinking, “Wow, that’s a lot of characters to keep track of,” you’re correct. In a novel, a cast of this size is certainly doable, but in a two-hour film, it can be tough to keep track of who’s who and what their relationships are. Worse still, one of the great joys of watching a murder mystery is playing armchair detective and trying to figure out whodunit. Well, good luck. Between the size of the cast and the lack of clues, it’s hard to guess and even harder to care. Of course, it’s a beautiful looking film that opens in Jerusalem before moving on to Istanbul, and the train itself is a work of art. The costumes, the details, the steam engine moving through snow-covered mountains—all quite lovely. Likewise, the acting is generally excellent. For his part, Branagh plays

LIKE MOTHER In Lady Bird, a teen girl rebels against her mom, in spite of their similarities. Poirot with relish. He’s a man obsessed with symmetry, and that very obsessivecompulsiveness and his attention to the smallest details generates his detection skills. It’s fun to see his blunt and judgmental behavior as he interacts with those he finds beneath him. Other standouts include Defoe as the Austrian scholar (or is he?), Cruz as the pious Spanish missionary, and Dench as the pretentious princess. As for Depp, he’s sort of phoning in his John Dillinger impression. If you’re familiar with the story, that may work in your favor. If not, the grand reveal may seem like a cop-out, and it certainly will frustrate the armchair detectives who think they’re solving the case. If you like

period mystery dramas, this latest iteration of this oft told tale isn’t terrible, but I didn’t need to see it in the theater. (114 min.) —Glen Starkey

ONLY THE BRAVE What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Sunset Drive In Joseph Kosinski (TRON: Legacy, Oblivion, the upcoming sequel Top Gun: Maverick) directs this true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, elite firefighters who risk everything to save their community from the raging Yarnell Hill Fire in June 2013.

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Talk about putting viewers through an emotional ringer! Only the Brave plays more like a war film, where the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood—bonds forged through impossibly difficult and dangerous work—are tested through hardship, the strain of personal lives, and a deep need to succeed. When we first meet the Granite Mountain crew stationed outside Prescott, Arizona, they’re working a fire but designated as second tier firefighters. They stay in the back, dig fire lines, and clean up after the “Hotshots,” firefighters at the highest certification level who are allowed to engage the fire directly. Hotshots are often helicopter into the danger. They’re

considered the best of the best. The Granite Mountain crew is headed by Eric Marsh (Josh Brolin), a veteran firefighter who desperately wants his crew to reach Hotshot certification, but they would be the first municipal crew in the nation to receive that elite status, which traditionally goes to state or federal firefighting units. Part of the film’s tension is the crew’s deep commitment to becoming Hotshots, aided in part by Duane Steinbrink (Jeff Bridges), the fire chief pushing to secure the crew an evaluation. There’s also tension between their long and dangerous work hours and their MOVIES continued page 42

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Arts MOVIES from page 41 significant others. The film especially delves into Marsh and his horse trainer wife Amanda’s (Jennifer Connelly) relationship; their deeply held personal secrets are slowly revealed. Add in a new member of the Granite Mountain crew, a druggy burnout named Brendan McDonough (Miles Teller), who recently discovered he fathered a little girl and is looking for redemption, and it’s easy to see why the film is so rife with emotionally explosive moments. Some of the guys on the crew, especially Christopher MacKenzie (Taylor Kitsch), are afraid McDonough will endanger the group. After this setup, the film moves first to their evaluation and then to dramatic peak, as they join the fight against the Yarnell Hill Fire. The film is aided by excellent performances, especially Connelly and Brolin. Both of their characters are survivors who have turned their lives around, and while they both were committed to being childless, as Amanda has gotten older, she wants to revisit that while Eric is still uncertain. It makes for some incendiary moments, and it doesn’t help that Eric’s emotions are often on edge. In fact, the acting all around is terrific, with Teller—who I don’t always like—offering a raw performance as the drug addict who’s finally got something to live for. From what I know of wildfire crews, this film offers a realistic look at the training, the camaraderie, and the firefighting techniques used, and my hat’s off to director Kosinski for amassing a technical team to create some really believable wildfire special effects. There are some amazing moments, such as a helicopter shot of a running elk streaking away from the fire.

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Considering what’s happened in Northern California, this film is hitting close to home. It takes a certain kind of person to commit their lives to such dangerous work. Whether law enforcement, military, or fire protection, these people are heroes. They’re also real, imperfect people, but as this film shows, you don’t have to be perfect to be brave. (133 min.) —Glen Starkey

THE STAR

What’s it rated? PG Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Park, Galaxy A small but brave donkey named Bo (Steven Yeun) yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth (Aidy Bryant), a lovable sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave (Keegan-Michael Key), a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the star and become unlikely heroes in the greatest story ever told— the first Christmas. (86 min.) —Sony Pictures Animation

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What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full Price Where’s it showing? Sunset Drive-In, Downtown Centre, Park, Stadium 10, Galaxy Taika Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) directs Chris Hemsworth as Thor, the God of Thunder, who loses his hammer, is imprisoned on the other end of the universe, and finds himself pitted against his former ally The Hulk

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(Mark Ruffalo) in a gladiatorial battle. Meanwhile, Hela (Cate Blanchett), the Goddess of Death, is threatening to destroy Thor’s home, Asgard, so he must escape and race against time to protect everything he holds dear. The film also stars Tom Hiddleston as Thor’s estranged brother Loki, Idris Elba as Heimdall, Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, Karl Urban as Skurge, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. Comic book movies are inherently silly and absurd, and nothing kills one quicker than over earnestness and taking itself too seriously. After the rousing success of the R-rated Deadpool and its self-deprecating humor, it seems like these films’ producers have clued into the idea that comic book films should be fun and funny. The producers of Thor: Ragnarok had the good sense to hire New Zealand Director Taika Waititi, who was responsible for the quirky indie gem Eagle vs Shark as well as some episodes of the brilliant TV series Flight of the Conchords. Last year Waititi hit a home run with the poignant, charming, and hilarious Hunt for the Wilderpeople, but as a director, Waititi was still a risk for taking over a big franchise film. Judging from the way he’s handled this Thor installment, he’ll be back. This film is a riot! Thor may be the God of Thunder, but he also has some insecurities, and the heart of the film is about him finding the true source of his power and channeling it. If you’ve seen the theatrical trailer, you’ve already got a taste of the film’s tone. “I don’t hang with The Avengers anymore. It all got too corporate,” Thor laments, perfectly encapsulating how eager this film is to make fun of itself and the entire idea of a comic book franchise. When Thor tries to gather a new team PHOTO COURTESY OF A24

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STAND OUT In Wonder, a young boy born with facial differences bravely starts public school for the first time. to save Asgard from Hela, Valkyrie asks, “This team of yours, it got a name?” “Yeah,” Thor replies, clearly trying to think up a name on the spot, “it’s called the … uh … Revengers.” Yep, this is a comic book movie I can get behind. Plus, all the characters are entertaining as heck. You’ve got a giant green rage monster, a jaded lastof-her-kind Norse warrior, a naïve and somewhat bumbling thunder god, and his homicidal half-brother who all have to join forces to kill Thor and Loki’s older sister, the Goddess of Death, who’s bent on destroying their world. I’m not sure there’s any way to play this other than for laughs. Being a big, loud comic book movie, the film naturally has over-the-top special effects, amazing set-pieces, tons of action, and a ripping soundtrack—and all those elements are firing at high speed. When Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” starts playing over a pitched battle, it’s pretty much a perfect cinematic moment of high-level campiness. This is a cosmic adventure with a similar feel to the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Between Blanchett as Hela and Goldblum as Grandmaster, you’ve got two really entertaining scenery chewing bad guys. Hemsworth’s Thor has an everyman charm. If you were merely to delineate the plot, this film would sound pretty boring, but as a sustained joke about the preposterousness of the Marvel Universe, it’s amazing! (130 min.) —Glen Starkey

WONDER

What’s it rated? PG Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Park, Galaxy Wonder tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman (Jacob Tremblay). Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance,

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What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? The Palm Todd Haynes’ most recent film, Wonderstruck, is the director’s second foray in three years where the script is adapted from a novel (this one by Brian Selznick, who also wrote the screenplay). But that’s largely where the similarities end. For instance, 2015’s Carol, based on the 1952 romance novel, The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith, carries an R rating and involves the forbidden love surrounding two women. I remember seeing Carol in theaters during its first run and spent the majority of my time softly sobbing into my popcorn while I watched its delicate, tragic romance unfold. And while the subject matter in Wonderstruck is a little more kid appropriate, its weight is reminiscent of Haynes’ last film. It’s always a little reassuring for my fragile masculinity to see characters cry in a movie, especially if they are watching a movie in the movie (so meta). Wonderstruck has both and gave me free license to blubber along with the rest of the Sunday afternoon crowd (and we did, believe me). The film, like the book, transports audiences to two separate time periods: 1927 and 1977, where we are introduced to two protagonists who appeared to have a combined age of roughly 22 years. These characters have similarities that go beyond their inability to hear (minor spoiler: both are deaf). Indeed, the dominant motif in Wonderstruck is people seeking to be heard and understood, while also carrying a burden like the need to comprehend a complicated world shrouded in opacity. We follow Ben (Oakes Fegley), a young boy from Gunflint, Minnesota, who recently lost his mother in a tragic car crash, and Rose (Millicent Simmonds), a girl born deaf

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in the 1920s to a wealthy, strict, and cruel father. This marks the debut of Simmonds, who is deaf in real life, and is even more remarkable considering she famously won over the production’s director and also her fellow lead, Julianne Moore, with her audition tape. Simmonds’ performance alone is worth the price of admission, despite her character not uttering a single word. Shooting a film involving two characters who cannot hear—and one that can’t speak—comes with a whole slew of challenges, but Haynes navigates them deftly, employing an uncanny ability to show his audience the action without insulting its intelligence by constantly giving it freebies with dialogue-driven exposition. And while this is an impressive feat in itself, it’s Wonderstruck’s sound design that really shines. The film seamlessly blends between black and white (grain and all) 1920s New York City accompanied by classical music, to the acid-washed, colordrenched iteration 50 years later, paced by funk and soul tunes that give the trash-inundated metropolis a beating heart. Carter Burwell’s score almost deserves its own article of praise, but we’ll save that for another time (maybe around awards season). One particular facet of the film’s excellent use of soundscapes is how its director presents his protagonist’s point of view. Haynes takes great care in showcasing a world of silence, with sound at best muted and far away. And while prolonged sequences of minimal dialogue, parental deaths, and runaway deaf children may not seem like the best recipe for a family outing, the 12-year-old in my group that Sunday watching the film was practically on the edge of her seat for its duration. (116 min.) ∆ —Spencer Cole New Times movie reviews were compiled by Arts Editor Ryah Cooley and others. You can contact her at rcooley@newtimesslo.com.

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ust gives way to soft dirt as my shoe sinks a few inches into the steep trail. I push and bend forward, willing my next step and hoping I don’t dislodge too much earth onto my friend below me. Up above us is chaparral and rock. Our goal is to get to the top of the formation. It’s not an especially long trek, but it’s a steep climb in places: a little more than 2 miles

round trip with 600 feet of elevation gain. The Gaviota Wind Caves are visible from Highway 101, if you know what you’re looking for. Bleached sandstone sticks out of the greenery, punched with divots, holes, and bubbles, some tiny, some gigantic. The hike starts just north of the entrance to the Gaviota State Park camping area. You take a right up the hill rather than heading by the ranger kiosk to the water. Paved and PHOTO BY LEANNA GARBI relatively flat for the first CONTEMPLATE The most adult moment of half-mile or so, you walk the whole hike is a few seconds of reflection out toward the freeway before this portal to the Pacific Coast. turning left and heading up the dirt path. I can see exactly where I want to go as I’m climbing. Skirting around the side of the rocks, I check to see who inhabits the crawl space I’d like to sit in. No one! Ducking down into the coolness between stone, I crouch forward and peek out a cubbyhole that’s a smidge taller than 2 feet. I start laughing. I feel like Formation a little kid. This is a very exploration awesome place. Head south down Highway Tracing the Pacific 101 to Gaviota State Park. Take Ocean past Refugio Beach PHOTO BY CAMILLIA LANHAM a right off the freeway at the and following Highway park entrance, hang another 101 back, my eyes rest for right, drive up the hill and park a minute on the railroad on either side of the road. The trail on the other side of the bridge above the state gate will take you to the Gaviota beach below. Wind Caves. It’s a sweet view, one that I swap with my friend before we head around to the bottom of the formation to see what we can clamber into. There is one cave I’m hoping to give another go. The last time I came up here, my knee was in questionable shape and the dismount that I foresaw coming on the way back out of the cave gave me a HOLEY ROCK This is one cave of several to explore if moment of adult foresight. you clamber up to the Gaviota Wind Caves near Gaviota But not today! My friend State Park in Santa Barbara County. and I are eager to see what

OCEAN FOR DAYS Highway 101 and the Pacific Ocean make for a pretty sweet sight from the wind caves above Gaviota State Park.

we can climb, and we giddily force our way up about 25 feet worth of handholds and footholds into a much larger space than what you can see from the ground below. The way back down—uhh, there’s definitely a dismount—involves gravity, faith, and dropping onto a slope of loose rocks and dirt from about 7 feet up. I have all of those traits today, thanks to my competitive urge not to look like a big-ass chicken. With some trepidation, we both make the dismount and start to head back down the hill. Earlier in the day, we thought we might try to check out the Gaviota Hot Springs on the way back. It’s right off Highway 101 on the other side of the tunnel, but our stomachs are starting to growl, so food is the new item on our list of things to do. And Industrial Eats in Buellton is where I’d like to satiate my hunger. The line is out the door when we get there, but the food we see people eating lures us to wait. As we enter, a drool-inducing Caesar salad is exiting. One of the employees is constructing a sandwich with a gigantic pile of arugula on one half and an equally enormous mass of house-smoked turkey on the other. Next up is a BLT, with an inch-thick slice of

heirloom tomato, soft red-leaf lettuce, and a generous portion of bacon. We are sold. And it is good. Δ Editor Camillia Lanham is ready to eat more food in Buellton at clanham@ newtimesslo.com. PHOTO BY CAMILLIA LANHAM

YUM! Smoked turkey, arugula, basil mayo, and deliciously seasoned olive oil make up this sandwich from Industrial Eats in Buellton, and I’m still dreaming about it four days later.

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Cheese, ready for takeoff Get your ‘passport’ stamped at Fromagerie Sophie; travel a world of mold this holiday

adies and gentlemen, cheesemongers and lactose lovers, this is your flight attendant speaking. On behalf of Good Cheese from Around the World, we thank you for flying with Fromagerie Sophie today. Please, throw all processed cheese crap into the garbage and fasten your seat belts, as we will be preparing for takeoff shortly. Make sure to have your passports handy. OK, so I only wish I was as put together as a seasoned flight attendant, and downtown SLO cheese shop Fromagerie Sophie is far from a Boeing 747, ready to whisk you off to England or France. But can we at least agree to suspend disbelief for the purpose of this article? I mean, what are the holidays if not the ultimate excuse to indulge in “the good cheese” or the “fancy” wine? Festive pâté, bread, charcuterie, stuffed olives, and mounds of moldy rinds are the stuff of winter dreams, at least in my mind. It’s the reason for the season. So, what’s keeping you from delving into double cream bliss? What’s keeping you from putting together the kind of killer international cheese plate that your loved ones will be raving about for friendsgivings to come? I am pretty sure I know what it is. Even I—a professed cheese lover of all textures, smells, and flavors—can be intimidated by the vast world of sophisticated and sumptuous offerings out there. There’s just so much information to take in. A three-week trip to Spain, France, England, and Germany this past spring left me swooning over the stinky, gooey, and sharp ... but could I really tell you, right now, exactly what exactly I ate, what kind of milk that particular cheese came from, or how that cheese might stand up to other flavor profiles from around the world? Do I feel like I have a real handle on any of it? Nope. Not at all. I admit that I, too, nibble blindly and forget to take notes. This is where Fromagerie Sophie’s new passport program comes in. Think of it as proactive cheese tasting. Whether you’re a total newbie, a wannabe cheese snob like myself, a well-versed chef, or a stay-athome mom, you can now travel the world of cheese with ease. You may now walk about the cabin. Grab a passport while supplies last, and Fromagerie Sophie and their totally unprotentious cheesemongers will keep it under the counter for you, and they will stamp it each time you take a trip outside of your comfort zone. Note: There is a minimum purchase of a quarter pound of individually packed cheese per passport stamp, to ensure you have enough to savor. As owners Paul Doering and Sophie Boban-Doering will tell you, it’s about

consciously expanding your palate, because—well—eating good cheese is joyful. Still, you must be willing to take your own journey. A message in the front of each passport reminds travelers: “Your personal notes will help you remember which ones stole your heart.” These cute little booklets—which totally resemble your real passport, minus the haggard photo—are here to help educate and stimulate your cheeseseeking senses. Once your passport is full, expect a cheese related gift from Fromagerie Sophie. You’ll also be invited to the shop’s next cheese club pickup party (plus, bring two friends). “People love bragging rights, diplomas, and awards,” Paul said. “So many people walk into the store and say that they feel they know nothing about cheese. No one walks into a winery and despairs that they know nothing about wine. We want to help people find what they like and

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take some home, while earning a diploma, even if it’s a little silly.” Yes, even so-called “fancy” cheeses can, and should be, a source of laughter and amusement. Added Sophie, “I hate to say ‘force,’ but it’s about allowing people to try things they never may have thought to try on their own. It’s exciting, because each country offers so many different experiences.” These experiences include everything from a strong, veiny blue from Bavaria to a sheep-cow’s milk hybrid coated in whiskey-soaked barley sourced from the Piemonte region of Italy. Ramble over to Switzerland’s pastoral Wassen municipality or trek to England, Holland, and Spain for more magnificent molds. Domestics from Oregon, California, Washington, and Tennessee are also on the map. Understandably, France boasts two pages of offerings—everything from a crumbly

LIFE IS SHORT, EAT GOOD CHEESE Be a really gracious host and break out the big guns for holiday gatherings. Festive world cheeses abound at downtown SLO’s Parisianinspired cheese shop, Fromagerie Sophie. Plus, you can now take an international journey with a handy cheese passport this winter, perfect for getting better acquainted with the bold, the moldy, and the beautiful.

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aged Rhone-Alps goat’s milk cheese to a young soft traditional cow’s milk Burgundian. Each cheese is as diverse in flavor as it is in upbringing. Depending on the cheese, you will discover the results of a shorter or longer aging process, aging location (natural caves are great places to age cheese), rind-treatments galore, and more pungent smells than you ever knew were possible. Whether you prefer hard and crystalline, semi-soft for spreading on a baguette, or the kind of indulgence that basically melts at room temperature, I encourage you to be bold. In other words: Life is short. Eat the damn cheese. “When it comes to cheese, there’s layers of learning,” said Fromagerie Sophie cheese-monger Faeth Anderson. “You learn the flavor profiles, then the milks. I always ask first if a customer prefers a soft or hard cheese, which guides them to the right case. From there, we can decide FLAVOR continued page 45 PHOTOS COURTESY OF FROMAGERIE SOPHIE

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Did someone say free pizza? Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, which already has a location in SLO, recently announced that it will open a new location in Paso Robles. To celebrate the grand opening, the Paso restaurant will offer free build-your-own artisanal pizzas on Nov. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Only catch? You gotta follow Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. The restaurant, which features a 2,520 square foot interior with seating for 52, and an exterior patio, is located in the Crossings Shopping Center near Target (2051-A Theatre Drive) … Planted in Arroyo Grande is taking orders now for Thanksgiving sweets with a wholesome twist. Health-centered options include chocolate chip cookies, raw pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate mouse pie,

pumpkin doughnuts, and more. The best part? All are vegan and gluten free, so every single one of your guests, regardless of dietary restrictions, can enjoy the festivities (plantedeatery.com, order by Nov. 20).

WASTE NOT It was an epic 2017 harvest for GleanSLO, which saves unwanted fruit and veggies from languishing on the vine by donating the goods to the SLO Food Bank. Throughout the region, GleanSLO recovered 8,912 pounds from seven backyards, 5,175 pounds from five farms, and 763 pounds from two farmers’ markets. That’s a total of 14,850 pounds of local produce rescued over an eight-day period. Impressive! For more information or to get involved, go to gleanslo.org or call 835-3750 … Don’t squander Mother Nature’s harvest gifts! This holiday season, try pickling those leftover veggies for a satisfying snack that keeps things crunchy. National Picking Day was Nov. 14, but you can still get your hands briney (or give the gift of pickling) thanks to Los Osos-based business Quick Pickle Kit. Learn more by going to quickpicklekit.com. ∆ Hayley Thomas Cain likes pickles of all kinds. Send bites to hthomas@ newtimesslo.com.

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SLO Proud: Two Cal Poly ag communication seniors, Alex Broedlow and Emily Rosa, are making their work fun, and their fun, work. In fact, they’re proving that the old “learn by doing” adage can be downright jazzy. Enter: Rock the Vine, the students’ senior project, produced in conjunction with SLO Brew’s The Rock. The pair aimed to provide a new outlet for boutique and craft winemakers to showcase their products in a nontraditional way (tradition equals boring). The startup offers a particularly warm nod to the little guys and gals—those who can’t yet afford to build or have access to a large tasting room of their own. The result? A 21-andover experience marrying wine and cider with local food and music. Think: “farmersmarket-meets-wine tasting-meets-outdoorconcert.” It took about nine months to get the multi-faceted event together, and the students worked closely alongside local men about town Johnny Kenny, Lannon Rust, and Mike Dawson—all of whom are fun-loving food and beverage nerds and quite knowledgeable about throwing boss parties. Stop by The Rock this Nov. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. for a senior project that won’t make you fall asleep, including interactive games and a take-home Rock the Vine wine glass. They seriously thought of everything! A-plus. For more information and for tickets, go to slobrew.com/events. ∆ Hayley Thomas Cain sometimes learns by doing, but often has to learn her lessons over and over. She can be reached at hthomas@newtimesslo.com.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2393 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/02/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: ELITE CARE TECHNICAL SERVICE, 1399 14th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Cinthea Thomsley Coleman(1399 14th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402) CA. This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Cinthea T. Coleman, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-03-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 10-03-22. Oct. 12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2413 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/04/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SHIPWRECKED GOODS COMPANY, 810 Tulare Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Rebekah Ashley Tiner and Josiah David Tiner(1505 Atlantic City Avenue #A, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by a Married Couple./s/Rebekah Ashley Tiner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-04-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, I. Diaz. 10-04-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2420 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: HWY 1 ESCAPES, 2995 Studio Drive, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Alicia Van Fleet and Cameron Van Fleet(2995 Studio Drive, Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by a Married Couple./s/Alicia Van Fleet. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-04-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-04-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LegaL Notices County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-01-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 11-01-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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C>FILE NO. 2017-2622 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/30/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES, 10080 Bar-BB Ln. Unit 2B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Tony Wayne Holt(10080 Bar-BB Ln. Unit 2B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Tony Holt. This statement was filed with the

FILE NO. 2017-2389 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/19/17) New Filing The following person is doing business as: AUSTIN’S WET PETS AND LILY PAD, AUSTIN’S POND MAINTENANCE, 1164 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Austin’s Wet Pets and Pond Maintenance Incorporated(1164 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Austin’s Wet Pets and Pond Maintenance Incorporated, Joanette Austin, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-02-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista. 10-02-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2426 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/28/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: 4900 DEL RIO PARTNERSHIP, 4900 San Benito Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Marilyn Sibbach(4900 San Benito Road, Atascadero, CA 93422), John Rogers(4850 Dolores Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422), Paul Rogers(9368 Riberena, Atascadero, CA 93422), James Rogers(764 Longhorn Court, Paso Robles, CA 93446) and Bill Rogers(1220 North Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903). This business is conducted by a General Partnership./s/Marilyn Sibbach, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-03-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. McCormick. 11-03-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2448 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/01/1993) New Filing The following person is doing business as: FITNESS EGDE, 795 Buckley Road, Suite 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Travis James Jones(1075 La Serenta Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Travis Jones, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1010-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-10-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2463 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/12/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: ARNOLD BUILDERS INC., 1239 11th St, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Arnold Buiders Inc.(1239 11th St, Los Osos, CA 93402) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Arnold Builders Inc. Chantel Arnold, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-12-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 10-12-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2475 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: NAUTILUS SURF SHOP, 696 Morro Bay Blvd. Morro Bay, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Chandler Augustine Richmond(1183 Morro Ave. Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Chandler Richmond, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-12-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, TJ. Blandford. 1012-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2478 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/22/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: MIDSTATE BROKERS, 214 E. Branch Street, Suite B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. JHS Lending Services, Inc. (214 E. Branch Street, Suite B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/JHS Lending Services, Inc. Justin Hardin Stearns, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-13-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, I. Diaz. 10-13-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2484 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/12/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: TEXTA, 2166 Beebee St. Unit B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Angela Kay Roeser(2166 Beebee St. Unit B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Angela Roeser. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-13-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, TJ. Blandford. 10-13-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2485 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/13/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: HEAVEN SCENT CLEANING, 1630 Tonini Dr. #11, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Jill Letitia Terra(1630 Tonini Dr. #11, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Jill Terra. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-13-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 10-13-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2499 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: MERCEDES-BENZ OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CHEVROLET OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, 1423 Calle Joaquin Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Cardinale Motors SLO Inc.(3239 Imjin Rd. Marina, CA 93933) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/ Cardinale Motors SLO Inc. Teresa Fountain, Corporate Controller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-16-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-16-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2516 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CENTRAL COAST PREMIER REALTY, 1980 Reina Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Anderson(1980 Reina Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Elizabeth Anderson, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, TJ. Blandford. 10-19-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

FILE NO. 2017-2510 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/18/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: LONE WOLF HANDYMAN, 195 Easter Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Glen Theilen(195 Easter Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Glen Theilen, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-18-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, TJ. Blandford. 10-18-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2511 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SALLY LOOS WHOLESOME CAFE, 1804 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jennifer Alexandra Fullarton(773 Bay Leaf Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Jennifer Fullarton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-18-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 10-18-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2513 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/1998) New Filing The following person is doing business as: ADAM COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNT SERVICES, 526 Via Concha Road, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Karen Adam(526 Via Concha Road, Nipomo, CA 93444) CA. This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Karen Adam. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-19-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2515 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/29/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as: GENESIS TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL, 4525 Sycamore Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Michael J. Balanzategui and Kori L. Balanzategui(4525 Sycamore Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422) CA. This business is conducted by a Married Couple./s/Mike Balanzategui. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. McCormick. 10-19-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2519 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: THE HIVE, 119 E. Branch St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Tracy Dawn Sonny(289 Gait Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Tracy Sonny, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, TJ. Blandford. 10-19-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2522 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/20/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SUNNY SKY PRESCHOOL AT UNITY, 1130 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Lori Debartolo(7800 Tassajara Creek Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Lori Debartolo, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-20-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-20-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2524 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/16/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: MCCARTHY WHOLESALE, MCARTHYS, 43 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Costcar Inc.(43 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Costcar Inc. Mike McCarthy, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-20-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-20-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2527 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/20/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: TWEETYZ PHOTOGRAPHEE ART, 355 Castiac Ave, Shell Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Roberta Ann Cabotage(355 Castiac Ave, Shell Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Roberta Ann Cabotage. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-20-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, I. Diaz. 10-20-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2528 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: THE LOCK BOXX, 1302 6th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Will Ruoff(1302 6th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Will Ruoff. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-20-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, I. Diaz. 10-20-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2530 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SLO DOULA, 1220 ½ Morro Ave. Upper, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Lisa Marie Boyd(1220 ½ Morro Ave. Upper, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Lisa Boyd. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-23-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-23-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2534 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: VINTAGE SUGAR, 1377 Division St, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Nicole Lynn Perez(1377 Division St, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Nicole Perez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-23-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista. 10-23-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2535 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2003) New Filing The following person is doing business as: A CLEAN HOUSE, 3500 Bullock Lane #39, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Rebecca Elizabeth Moir-Evans(3500 Bullock Lane #39, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Rebecca E. MoirEvans. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-23-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 10-23-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2540 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/24/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: XKS UNLIMITED, 850 Fiero Ln. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Moss JagCo, LLC(400 Rutherford St. Goleta, CA 93117) CA. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company./s/Moss JagCo, LLC. Ed Moss, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-24-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 10-24-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2541 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/24/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: ACACIA CREEK HOME STAGING, 1229 Briarwood Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jessica Bass(1229 Briarwood Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Jessica Bass, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-2417. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-24-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2542 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CENTRAL COAST MOBILE PHLEBOTOMY, 765 Mesa View Drive #71, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Chandler Marie Hale(765 Mesa View Drive #71, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Chandler Hale. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-24-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, JF. Brown. 10-24-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2548 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/24/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: A GIRL AND HER BRUSHES, 845 Oak Park Blvd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Courtney Erin Wallace(1026 Sycamore Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Courtney Erin Wallace, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-24-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 10-24-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2556 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/15/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: POKE MORRO, 922 Rancho Parkway Ste G-2, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Poke Morro Inc.(2255 S. Broadway Suite 5, Santa Maria, CA 93454) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Poke Morro Inc. Eric Huynh, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-25-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-25-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2561 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: LADERA TECHNOLOGIES, LADERA, LADERA CONSULTING, 233 Travis Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Jesse Acosta(233 Travis Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Jesse Acosta. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-25-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 10-25-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2563 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/25/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: PACIFIC PROPERTIES HOME ESTATE INVESTMENT, CENTRAL COAST MANAGEMENT GROUP, 1111 Riverside Ave #403, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher Pardee Austin(1923 Kleck Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Christopher Pardee Austin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-25-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 10-25-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

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LegaL Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2517 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/17/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SLO SMILES, 878 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Leopold and Murphy, PC(878 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Leopold and Murphy, PC. Mark Leopold, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-19-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, I. Diaz. 1019-22. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2571 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SLIM DILLY DOGS, 301 Cypress Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Sherice Lynn Dabbs(9823 Road 29, Madera, CA 93637). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Sherice Dabbs, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-26-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 10-26-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2576 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/26/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: ARROYO NURSERY, 955 Guadalupe Rd. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Esteban Cruz, Guadalupe Ramos De Cruz, Enrique Martinez Lopez and Marina Ramos Lopez(855 Guadalupe Rd. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by a General Partnership./s/Esteban Cruz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-26-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 10-26-22. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2587 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/26/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: COLLABORATIVE DESIGN STUDIO, 2660 Spyglass Drive #D, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Robert Ross Stilleson Jr. (2660 Spyglass Drive #D, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Robert Ross Stilleson Jr, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-27-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-27-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 AT 9:00 AM. ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT 1.Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 1-13 & 15-18 & Resolution (Res.) No. 2017-270 through 2017-273, approved as amended. (No. 14 – Tabled for 30 days) 2. Public Comment Period - matters not on the agenda: E. Greening; D. DiFatta; G. Grewal & G. Kirkland, speak. No action taken. 3. FY 2018-19 Revised Forecast and Budget Goals and Policies, Priorities, approved. 4.Ordinance No. 3355, amending Title 2 regarding how the Board of Supervisors regular meetings are established, adopted. 5.Hearings to establish or amend Agricultural Preserves: Res 2017-274 - AGP2016-00006 by J. Giacomazzi in Los Osos; Res. 2017-275, AGP201700002 by W. & J. Spies in Cambria; Res. 2017-276 - AGP2017-00001 by Creston 41, LLC in Creston & Res. 2017-277 - AGP2016-00007 by Paragon Vineyards in San Luis Obispo, adopted. 6.Introduction of the 2017 Cattleman of the Year Elena Twisselman Clerk. No action taken. 7.Closed Session. Anticipated Litigation: No of potential cases: 3. Significant exposure to litigation: No of potential cases: 3. Existing litigation: PG&E’s 2017 General Rate Case A: 15-09-001; Application Filed by PG&E for Retirement of Diablo Canyon Power Plant A: 16-08-006; PG&E’s 2015 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding, A-16-03-006. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator, T. Douglas-Schatz, re: SLOGAU; SLOCEA-T&C; DCCA; Sheriffs’ Mgmt; SLOCPPOA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCPMPOA; SLOCEA–PSSC; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees; ASLOCDS. Personnel re: Public Employee Appointment for the Position of County Administrative Officer. Conference w/ Real Property Negotiator re: 1720 Bishop St, SLO described as a portion of APN 003-601-006; Parties Negotiating: J. Luciano, Executive Director, Child Development Resource Center of the Central Coast. Instructions to County Negotiator: Price, Terms & Conditions. Report out. Open Session. 8. Presentations: Res. 2017-278, proclaiming November as “Thank a Veteran Month”; Res. 2017-279, recognizing Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum for preserving military history & honoring all veterans in our community; & Res. 2017-280, recognizing November as “National Adoption Month, adopted. 9. Res. 2017-281, vacating the northwest portion of Old Creamery R, #4293, 430 ft. northwest of Harmony Valley Rd, in Harmony, adopted. 10. Project Update on city participation in the new Animal Shelter project, tabled for 30 days. 11. Enforcement program to achieve compliance with Los Osos Wastewater connections, withdrawn. 12. Cont’d hearings regarding regulations for Cannabis Activities & licensing of cannabis businesses, cont’d to a special meeting on 11/27 at 9am. Meeting Adjourned. TOMMY GONG County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California By: /s/ Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk November 16, 2017

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LegaL Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2600 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CONNECT ACCOUNTING, 1184 E. Grand Ave. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Papilio Consulting Inc(1184 E. Grand Ave. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Papilio Consulting, Inc. Jazmin Cortez, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-3017. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 1030-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2606 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/30/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES, 2387 Carpenter Cyn Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. James Edwin Neville(2387 Carpenter Cyn Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/James Edwin Neville. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 10-30-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

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FILE NO. 2017-2615 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/31/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: BEACHY CLEAN, 1964 7th St. Apt. C, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Janaca Andria Jankovich(1964 7th St. Apt. C, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Janaca Andria Jankovich. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-31-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 10-31-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2616 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: BRIGHTEN THE CORNERS, 1435 7th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Melody G. Moore(1435 7th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Melody G. Moore. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-31-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 10-31-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2619 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/31/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: UR FIRST, 2925 Flora St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Taylor Alexander Taff(2925 Flora St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) and Gary Marshall Taff(43850 Buckhorn Cove, Road E, Little River, CA 95456). This business is conducted by a General Partnership./s/Taylor Taff. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-31-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 10-31-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2625 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/01/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as: FOURCROY ENGINEERING, 621 Manzanita Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Fourcroy, Inc. (621 Manzanita Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Matthew Fourcroy, Director CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-01-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, N. Balseiro. 11-01-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2642 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: THE CRYPTO SPACE, 3080 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Caleb Alexhander Blasingame(3080 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Caleb Blasingame. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-02-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 11-02-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

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NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2628 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: REFINED INTERIOR SOLUTIONS, INC. 3388 Broad Street A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Refined Interior Solutions, Inc. (3388 Broad Street A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) CA.This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Refined Interior Solutions, Inc. Nancy KendrickSecretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-01-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 11-01-22. Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2649 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/23/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: STEVE’S RECYCLING, 1130 Los Osos Valley Rd. Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Steve Rodarte(1921 12th Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Steve Rodarte, Owner/Operator. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-03-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 11-03-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

FILE NO. 2017-2651 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/02/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as: TREASURES ANTIQUE MALL, 475 Morro Bay Blvd. Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Mary Aileen Vanzee(475 Morro Bay Blvd. Morro Bay, CA 93442) and Martin Dean Vanzee(993 Mesa St. Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by a Married Couple./s/Mary Vanzee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-03-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 11-03-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

FILE NO. 2017-2630 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: ALLCORN CLEANING SERVICES, 1742 Ocean Street, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Gary Allcorn and Karen Allcorn(1742 Ocean Street, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by a Married Couple./s/Karen Allcorn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-01-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 11-01-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

FILE NO. 2017-2620 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/12/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as: WILSON CUPCAKE COMPANY, 1630 Longbranch Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Diana Wilson(1630 Longbranch Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Diana Wilson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-31-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 10-31-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2621 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/10/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as: 007 REAL ESTATE GROUP, 350 James Way, Suite 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. 007 Real Estate Group Inc.(1700 K Street, Suite 220, Bakersfield, CA 93301) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/007 Real Estate Group Inc. Jacek Bond, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-01-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, N. Balseiro. 11-01-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2635 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/02/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: AGGSON’S GLASS, 2900 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Garrison & Garrison Inc.( 2900 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Garrison & Garrison Inc. Gale M. Garrison, Secretary Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-02-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 11-02-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2641 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/02/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: RIB & Y Hoop Houses, 232 E. Bennett St. Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jose Ernesto Medina Mata(232 E. Bennett St. Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Jose Ernesto Medina Mata. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-02-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 11-02-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2652 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/03/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: RSB PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 530 Ellen Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Ronnald Wayne Schmitt(530 Ellen Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Ronnald Wayne Schmitt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-03-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 11-03-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2654 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/03/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: BE PRESENT, 141 Leeward Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Lisa Marie Dietz(141 Leeward Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449).This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Lisa Marie Dietz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-03-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, JF. Brown. 11-03-22. Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2655 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/17/1987) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CARLA’S COUNTRY KITCHEN, 213 Beach St. Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Carla’s Country Kitchen Inc.(213 Beach St. Morro Bay, CA 93442) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/ Carla’s Country Kitchen, Inc. Carla Wixom, Pres. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-24-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 10-24-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2657 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/11/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: HLSTUDIO, 2860 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Hilary Lynn Saner(2860 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Hilary Lynn Saner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 11-06-22. Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2659 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/04/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: STELLAR VISION, RAYMOND & ASSOCIATES, GATEWAY GAZETTE, 860 Jessica Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Stellar Vision, Inc(860 Jessica Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/ Stellar Vision, Inc. Ruby BoultonRaymond, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1106-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 11-06-22. Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2678 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: TRUE NATIVE MEDIA, 2250 Hemlock Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Heather Osgood(2250 Hemlock Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442).This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Heather Osgood, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-07-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, N. Balseiro. 11-07-22. Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2680 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: HUMBL, 3591 Sacramento Drive, Suite 104, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Cory O’Keefe(615 Eman Ct., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Cory O’Keef. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-07-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, I. Diaz. 11-07-22. Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2689 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as: Y. HAYASHI AND SONS, 2460 Gracia Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo

LegaL Notices County. Haruo Hayashi(2460 Gracia Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Alan Hayashi, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, N. Balseiro. 11-08-22. Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2705 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/09/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: A LA MODE, 895 Oak Park Blvd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. JDI America, Inc.(895 Oak Park Blvd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449) CA.This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/JDI America, Inc. Dahye Yun, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1109-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 11-09-22. Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2706 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (11/09/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CUESTA CARPET CLEANING & JANITORIAL, 210 Margarita Ave #15, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Ricardo Boche Gonzalez(210 Margarita Ave #15, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Ricardo B. Gonzalez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-09-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, JF. Brown. 11-09-22. Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7 2017

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BENJAMIN DONOHUE CASE NUMBER: 17PR - 0294

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: BENJAMIN DONOHUE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STEPHEN MATUSZEWICZ in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that STEPHEN MATUSZEWICZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 5, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the

LegaL Notices California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Martha B. Spalding, Attorney At Law 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465 November 2, 9, & 16, 2017

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHRISTINE CASTLE CASE NUMBER: 17PR - 0357

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CHRISTINE CASTLE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHARLOTTE POTTER in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that CHARLOTTE POTTER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: JANUARY 30, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: DOUGLAS M. BUCHANAN (SBN 147241) PO BOX 234 ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93421 November 2, 9, & 16, 2017

LegaL Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CONSTANCE M. HOLLANDER CASE NUMBER: 17PR - 0395

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CONSTANCE M. HOLLANDER, CONSTANCE MARIE HOLLANDER, CONSTANCE MARIE FLORES, CONTANCE MARIE FLORES-HOLLANDER, CONNIE FLORES, CONNIE HOLLANDER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by FRANK F. MOONEY in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that CHARLOTTE POTTER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Louis F. Doyle PO BOX 360 (physical: 93 E. San Martin Ave., San Martin, CA 95046) San Martin, CA 95046 November 16, 23, & 30, 2017

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LUIS VILLANUEVA CASE NUMBER: 17PR - 0404

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LUIS VILLANUEVA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JESUS QUIROZ in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. The Petition for Probate requests that JESUS QUIROZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under

LegaL Notices the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: FEBRUARY 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Patricia M. Scoles, Esq. Law Offices of Patricia M. Scoles, APC 1104 Vine Street, Suite B Paso Robles, CA 93446 November 16, 23, & 30, 2017

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Lien Sale Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. Contents of Unit 404 - John Fulton, Unit 706 Phillip Varney, and Unit 809 - Carol Lorusso. Cash only, by sealed bid. Beach Area Storage, 464 Leoni Drive, Grover Beach. November 16 & 23, 2017

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHERI SEAGLE CASE NUMBER: 17PR0307

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SHERI ANN SEAGEL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JAMES D.W. SEAGLE in the Superior Court of California, County of: San Luis Obispo. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: JAMES D.W. SEAGLE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be

LegaL Notices held in this court as follows: Date: December 19, 2017 Time: 9:00 A.M. in Dept.: 9 Address of Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of Letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: EDWARD E. ATTALA, ESQ. 1502 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Phone: 805-543-1212 By: /s/ D. Rincon, Deputy Clerk November 2, 9, 16, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG NO.: 95513873 TS NO.: V548297 FHA/ VA/PMI NO.: APN: 091372-019 PROPERTy ADDRESS: 238 TREVINO DRIVE NIPOMO, CA 934440000

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/08/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/29/2017 at 11:00 A.M., T.D. Service Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/15/2006, as Instrument No. 2006010554, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of California. Executed by: BERNICE C FULTON AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND MAY G FULTON A SINGLE WOMAN AS TENANTS IN COMMON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 091-372-019 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 238 TREVINO DRIVE, NIPOMO, CA 934440000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $78,627.76. The ben-

LegaL Notices eficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search. nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case V548297 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: T.D. Service Company 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Ste 400 Orange, CA 92868 T.D. Service Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0319877 To: NEW TIMES 11/09/2017, 11/16/2017, 11/23/2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG NO.: 8710201 TS NO.: CA1700280932 FHA/VA/PMI NO.: 625084326 APN: 092-158-010 PROPERTy ADDRESS: 705 CRySTAL LN NIPOMO, CA 93444

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/26/2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/29/2017 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/17/2002, as Instrument No. 2002057826, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of California. Executed by: TIRZO LITTLE TURTLE AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of

LegaL Notices the United States) In the Breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 092-158-010 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 705 CRYSTAL LN , NIPOMO, CA 93444 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $50,786.83. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)9390772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1700280932 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0319196 To: NEW TIMES 11/09/2017, 11/16/2017, 11/23/2017

LegaL Notices NOTICE SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): KATHRyN GARCIA AND DOES 1 TO 10, INCLUSIVE yOU ARE BEING SUED By PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): DIANE M. MANDALA CASE NUMBER: 17CVP0282

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond in 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de arti-

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Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

CASE NUMBER: 17CVP-0282 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 901 PARK STREET PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): BRIGHTON K. HUSHING-KLINE, HUSHING LAW P.O. BOX 1980 ATASCADERO, CA 93422 Date: 10-12-2017 By:. /s/ JANIS DUMOUCHELLE, Deputy Clerk October 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2017

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 17CV-0560

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Monte Lynn Garrison for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Monte Lynn Garrison PROPOSED NAME: Monte Lynn Garrison Rothschild THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/30/2017, Time: 9:00 am,

Date: October 16, 2017 /s/: Barry T. Labarbera of the Superior Court Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 17CV-0570

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Victoria Trautman for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Victoria Trautman PROPOSED NAME: Victoria Baxter Trautman THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/06/2017, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: October 19, 2017 /s/: Charles S. Crandall of the Superior Court Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

noTIcE To BIDDErS SEALED BIDS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 7, 2017 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows: ADDIE STrEET pArkIng LoT projEcT Project Plans and Specifications are available at the Engineering Division office located at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449. A non-refundable fee of $75.00 per set will be charged. Electronic Plans and Specifications are available for download at no charge. Questions will be accepted in writing up to 72 hours before bid closing by emailing Chad Stoehr at cstoehr@pismobeach.org. Questions regarding bid procedure or other non-technical questions can be asked by emailing Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org or by calling (805) 773-4656. Before submitting bids, contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Accordingly, the successful bidder shall possess a Class A, General Engineering, Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded. Individual subcontractors working under a General Engineering Contractor shall possess a Class C, Specialty Contractor’s License for their respective type of construction at the time this contract is awarded. ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK November 9 & 16, 2017

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To all interested persons: Petitioner: Wendle J. Schoniger for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Wendy Jo Schoniger PROPOSED NAME: Wendle Jo Schoniger THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/21/2017, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: November 2, 2017 /s/: Barry T. Labarbera of the Superior Court Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 2017

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 17CVP-0283

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Jesse Thomas Sauerbry for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jesse Thomas Sauerbry PROPOSED NAME: Jesse Thomas Landon THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/29/2017, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: October 13, 2017 /s/: Barry T. Labarbera of the Superior Court Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2017-2563 OLD FILE NO. 2015-0958 CENTRAL COAST MANAGEMENT GROUP, PACIFIC PROPERTIES HOME ESTATE INVESTMENT, 1111 Riverside Ave #403, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 0417-2015. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: William Pardee Austin(2233 Glen St. Los Osos, CA 93402). This business was conducted by an Individual./s/William P. Austin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-25-2017. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By S. Kramos, Deputy Clerk. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 2017

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2017-2688 OLD FILE NO. 2012-2635 WILD WEST SHEPHERDS, 1495 Eucalyptus Road, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 11-142012. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Elaine A. Boyce and John E. Boyce(1495 Eucalyptus Road, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business was conducted by a Married Couple./s/Elaine Ann Boyce. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-08-2017. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By N. Balseiro, Deputy Clerk. Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7 2017

WATER & WASTEWATER FEE STUDY—CITY OF PISMO BEACH

The City of Pismo Beach invites qualified consultants to submit their proposals to provide the City with a comprehensive cost of service and rate study of the City’s water and wastewater enterprise funds, and propose water, wastewater, storm water, and other related fees.

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Proposals must be received before 2:00 p.m., as determined by www.time.gov, on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, addressed and delivered to the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. Proposals received after that date and time will not be considered. Each proposal must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the proposal title and bidder name. Submit the not-to-exceed fee proposal and standard hourly billing rates in a separate sealed envelope and as a separate electronic document at the same time and as a companion document to the proposal. The Request for Proposals (RFP) package and additional information may be obtained free on the City’s website at www.pismobeach.org, or by emailing Nadia Feeser at nfeeser@pismobeach.org.

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NOTICE TO ANYONE CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING SEIZED PROPERTY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE: $9,993.00 U.S. CURRENCY. On 5-30-2017 at Hwy 46 at McMillan Canyon Rd. Shandon, CA. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office Narcotics Unit seized the property listed above for health and Safety Code Sections (s): HS11378/11379/HS11351/11352/HS11470. We are now taking action to forfeit this property. If you claim an interest, you MUST file a claim within 30 days from the date this notice is first published. Claims MUST be filed with the Superior Court Clerk’s office located at the County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California. You MUST ALSO provide a copy of the claim to the District Attorney’s Office at the County Government Center, Room 450, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, Attention: Chief Deputy District Attorney Jerret Gran. Use Control No. 17SO-017AF on any correspondence relating to this property. If you fail to file a claim on time, the District Attorney WILL FORFEIT the property to the State and it will be disposed of according to law (Health and Safety Code #11489). Dated: 11-2-2017

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

/s/ Jerret Gran Jerret Gran, Chief Deputy District Attorney

November 9, 16, & 23, 2017

Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education, will receive proposals up to, but not later than 2:00:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, for RFQ/RFP #294 Lease-Leaseback Construction Services–Baywood Elementary School. The District is seeking proposals from qualified persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, or professional organizations to provide preconstruction services, constructability review, value engineering, master scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, and construction services for the development and construction for the Projects at Baywood Elementary School, in accordance with the lease-leaseback structure set forth in Education Code section 17406 et seq.

Proposals submitted will be reviewed by a team of City representatives. The team will review all complete, eligible qualification submittals received by the deadline. Upon evaluating the proposers’ qualifications, the team may identify top vendors to be invited for finalist interviews. Nadia Feeser City of Pismo Beach Administrative Services Director 805-773-7010 November 16 & 23, 2017

ORDINANCE NO. 3355 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CODE The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, does ordain as follows: SECTION I: The Board finds and determines: a. That the existing ordinance is not in the public’s best interests as it is too prescriptive, inflexible, and leads to inefficient use of staff time and scheduling of regular session meetings. SECTION II: That Section 2.04.010 of the County Code be amended to read as follows: The board of supervisors of the county shall meet in regular session on those dates as designated in the board’s annual meeting calendar which will be adopted by the board before the beginning of each calendar year, and as adjusted by a majority of the board of supervisors or the County Administrative Officer during the year. The meetings shall be normally held on Tuesdays at the board of supervisors’ chambers, in the county government center, City of San Luis Obispo. SECTION III: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after passage of this ordinance, after passage of this ordinance, it shall be published once with the names, of the members of the Board of Supervisors voting for and against the ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California. Introduced at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 3rd day of October, 2017, and passed and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, on the 7th day of November , 2017, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Supervisors Adam Hill, Debbie Arnold, Bruce S. Gibson, Lynn Compton and Chairperson John Peschong

An informational meeting will be conducted on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 10:00:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Baywood Elementary School located at 1330 9th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402.

NOES: None

Proposals shall be received in the Purchasing Office, San Luis Coastal Unified School District, 1500 Lizzie Street, Building C-1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding this RFQ/P may be directed in writing only to the District Buyer, Karen Bright, at kbright@slcusd.org, and must be submitted by no later than 10:00 am Tuesday, November 21, 2017.

__________John Peschong_________

Project documents are available at the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom at www.asapreprographics.com.

TOMMY GONG County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of San Luis Obispo State of California

The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or accept or reject any one or more items of a proposal, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposals. Kelly Lee; Facilities Analyst, San Luis Coastal Unified School District November 9 & 16, 2017 54 • New Times • November 16 - November 23, 2017 • www.newtimesslo.com

ABSENT: None Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors County of San Luis Obispo, State of California ATTEST:

By: Annette Ramirez_________________ Deputy Clerk November 16, 2017

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Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology Homework: Is there a belief you know you should live without, but don’t yet have the courage to leave behind? Freewillastrology.com. ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Many people go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after,” observed Henry David Thoreau. The spirit of Thoreau’s observation is true about every one of us to some extent. From time to time, we all try to satisfy our desires in the wrong location, with the wrong tools, and with the wrong people. But I’m happy to announce that his epigram is less true for you now than it has ever been. In the coming months, you will have an unusually good chance to know exactly what you want, be in the right place at the right time to get it, and still want it after you get it. And it all starts now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I predict that during the next 10 months, you will generate personal power and good fortune as you ripen your skills at creating interesting forms of intimacy. Get started! Here are some tips to keep in mind. 1. All relationships have problems. Every single one, no exceptions! So you should cultivate relationships that bring you useful and educational problems. 2. Be very clear about the qualities you do and don’t want at the core of your most important alliances. 3. Were there past events that still obstruct you from weaving the kind of togetherness that’s really good for you? Use your imagination to put those events behind you forever.

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(May 21-June 20): You may be entertaining an internal dialog that sounds something like this: “I need a clear yes or a definitive no ... a tender revelation or a radical revolution ... a lesson in love or a cleansing sex marathon—but I’m not sure which! Should I descend or ascend? Plunge deeper down, all the way to the bottom? Or zip higher up, in a heedless flight into the wide open spaces? Would I be happier in the poignant embrace of an intense commitment or in the wild frontier where none of the old rules can follow me? I can’t decide! I don’t know which part of my mind I should trust!” If you do hear those thoughts in your brain, Gemini, here’s my advice: There’s no rush to decide. What’s healthiest for your soul is to bask in the uncertainty for a while.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): According to storyteller Michael Meade, ancient Celtic culture believed that “a person was born through three forces: the coming together of the mother and father, an ancestral spirit’s wish to be reborn, and the involvement of a god or goddess.” Even if you don’t think that’s literally true, the coming weeks will be a favorable time to have fun fantasizing it is. That’s because you’re in a phase when contemplating your origins can invigorate your spiritual health and attract good fortune into your life. So start with the Celtic theory, and go on from there. Which of your ancestors may have sought to live again through you? Which deity might have had a vested interest in you being born? What did you come to this earth to accomplish? Which of your innate potentials have you yet to fully develop, and what can you do to further develop them?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I predict that starting today and during the next 10 months, you will learn more about treating yourself kindly and making yourself happy than you have in years. You will mostly steer clear of the mindset that regards life as a numbing struggle for mere survival. You will regularly dream up creative ideas about how to have more fun while attending to the mundane tasks in your daily rhythm. Here’s the question I hope you will ask yourself every morning for the next 299 days: “How can I love myself with devotion and ingenuity?”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This may be the most miscellaneous horoscope I’ve ever created for you. That’s apropos, given the fact that you’re a multifaceted quick-change artist these days. Here’s your sweet mess of oracles. 1. If the triumph you seek isn’t humbling, it’s not the right triumph. 2. You may have an odd impulse to reclaim or recoup something that you

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have not in fact lost. 3. Before transmutation is possible, you must pay a debt. 4. Don’t be held captive by your beliefs. 5. If you’re given a choice between profane and sacred love, choose sacred.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The next 10 months will be an ideal time to revise and revamp your approach to education. To take maximum advantage of the potentials, create a master plan to get the training and knowledge you’ll need to thrive for years to come. At first, it may be a challenge to acknowledge that you have a lot more to learn. The comfort-loving part of your nature may be resistant to contemplating the hard work it will require to expand your worldview and enhance your skills. But once you get started, you’ll quickly find the process becoming easier and more pleasurable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” —Charles H. Duell, director of the U.S. Patent Office, 1899. “Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible.” —Lord Kelvin, president, Royal Society, 1895. “All the music that can be written has already been written. We’re just repeating the past.” —19th-century composer Tschaikovsky. “Video won’t be able to hold on to any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a box every night.” —filmmaker Darryl F. Zanuck, commenting on television in 1946. I hope I’ve provided enough evidence to convince you to be faithful to your innovative ideas, Scorpio. Don’t let skeptics or conventional thinkers waylay you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Of all the signs in the zodiac, you Sagittarians are most likely to buy a lottery ticket that has the winning numbers. But you’re also more likely than everyone else to throw the ticket in a drawer and forget about it, or else leave it in your jeans when you do the laundry, rendering the ticket unreadable. Please don’t be like that in the coming weeks. Make sure you do what’s necessary to fully cash in on the good fortune that life will be making available.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the game of basketball, if a player is fouled by a member of the opposing team, he is given a “free throw.” While standing 15 feet away, he takes a leisurely shot at the basket without having to deal with any defenders. Studies show that a player is most likely to succeed at this task if he shoots the ball underhanded. Yet virtually no professionals ever do this. Why? Because it doesn’t look cool. Everyone opts to shoot free throws overhand, even though it’s not as effective a technique. Weird! Let’s invoke this as a metaphor for your life in the coming weeks, Capricorn. In my astrological opinion, you’ll be more likely to accomplish good and useful things if you’re willing to look uncool.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1991, Aquarius rock star Axl Rose recorded the song “November Rain” with his band Guns N’ Roses. It had taken him eight years to compose it. Before it was finally ready for prime time, he had to whittle it down from an 18-minute-long epic to a more succint nine-minute ballad. I see the coming weeks as a time when you should strive to complete work on your personal equivalent of Axl’s opus.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Thomas Edison was a prolific inventor whose work led to the creation of electric lights, recorded music, movies, and much more. When he was 49 years old, he met Henry Ford, a younger innovator who was at the beginning of his illustrious career. Ford told Edison about his hopes to develop and manufacture low-cost automobiles, and the older man responded with an emphatic endorsement. Ford later said this was the first time anyone had given him any encouragement. Edison’s approval “was worth worlds” to him. I predict, Pisces, that you will receive comparable inspiration from a mentor or guide or teacher in the next nine months. Be on the lookout for that person. ∆

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